2007 Cornas

Auguste Clape

91Average Score

Rhone / France

Red

A bigger wine, the 2007 Cornas exhibits notes of scorched earth, new saddle leather, blackberries, cassis, figs, and tobacco leaf. Luscious by Clape’s standards, it should age nicely for 15 years. Apr 2009, www.robertparker.com

Robert Parker Score: 90-92/100

12x75cl

0 Immediate | 1 Marketplace

£2,129.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

Robert ParkerScore: 90-92/100

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Rhone

Sub-region

Cornas

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol %

13%

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window