Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas, Rhone, France 2023 California Pinot Noir The lost hamlet of Blagny

The lost hamlet of Blagny

the 2021 Barolo Gavarini Chiniera pours a bright ruby red color and is the more lifted and linear of the two Barolo in the range

and subtle rose petal are complemented by hints of spice and earthy minerality

supple and suave

“El Desafío de Jonata” Red 2022 (Ballard Canyon

Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas, Rhone, France 2023 California Pinot Noir The lost hamlet of BlagnyClape Cornas 2023 is a benchmark expression of old school Northern Rhne Syrah from the steep granite slopes of Cornas. Produced from old vines and crafted in a deeply traditional, low intervention style whole cluster fermentation and long aging in large neutral foudres it delivers a powerful, structured wine with intense black fruit, olive tapenade, smoked meat, violet, and peppery spice. The palate is dense and muscular yet finely balanced, with firm