Auguste Clape, Cornas Vintage:2000 55pretty incredible when you consider

55pretty incredible when you consider the alcohol is nearly 15%

I would again be inclined to allow it another few years of cellaring first

plum and spicy oak

This is a vintage where managing the crop load was critical in achieving balance

toasted spice

Auguste Clape, Cornas Vintage:2000 55pretty incredible when you considerOne of the more backwards, tannic and austere vintages from this estate, Clapes 2005 Cornas sports a still youthful ruby color to go with lots of crushed rock like minerality, violets, pepper and gamy, meaty nuances on the nose. These flow to a medium bodied, firm, tight Cornas that has bright acidity, good concentration and plenty of tannin. Its not much fun to drink today and needs another 2 3 years of bottle age to hopefully open up; the overall