Auguste Clape, Cornas Vintage:2016 It displays more of a

It displays more of a lush

along with a hint of exotic spices that builds steadily in the glass

smoke and iodine

and their younger brother Giovanni

Auguste Clape, Cornas Vintage:2016 It displays more of aOne 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