Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas 1.5L MAGNUM 2021

Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas 1.5L MAGNUM is a powerful and age-worthy red wine from Cornas, Northern Rhône, France, crafted exclusively from Syrah. Sourced from steep granite slopes, this wine is a benchmark of traditional Cornas. It exhibits a chiseled and structured profile with dark cherry, plum, currant, wild herbs, crushed stone, and violet aromas. The palate is intense yet balanced, with finely grained tannins, bright acidity, and layered notes of purple fruit, white pepper, and spice. In magnum format, it offers exceptional ageing potential and is ideal for special occasions or extended cellaring.

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Type: Red Wine
Style: Full-bodied, Powerful
Grape Varietal: Syrah
Tastes Like: Dark cherry, plum, currant, wild herbs, crushed stone, white pepper, violets
Alcohol Percentage: 14%
Closure: Cork
Size: 1.5L (Magnum)
Appellation: Cornas AOC
Region: Northern Rhône, France
Terroir: Steep granite terraces
Aging: Matured in large, old oak foudres
Serving Temperature: 16–18°C – Best served slightly below room temperature

Domaine Auguste Clape is an iconic Cornas estate, revered for its traditional winemaking and commitment to expressing the rugged terroir of the Northern Rhône. As one of the pioneers of estate-bottled Cornas, Clape has set the standard for Syrah in the region. The magnum format of their flagship Cornas allows the wine to develop gracefully over time, revealing its full complexity, minerality, and structure with age.

Red Meat: Grilled ribeye or slow-cooked beef ribs.
Game: Roast duck or wild boar stew.
Poultry: Pigeon with red wine jus or guinea fowl with herbs.
Vegetarian: Mushroom bourguignon or eggplant moussaka.

Bleu d'Auvergne: Rich and creamy, echoing the wine's depth.
Salers: Firm and nutty, balancing the wine's boldness.
Tomme de Savoie: Rustic and savoury, pairing with earthy tones.
Comté: Aged and complex, enhancing fruit and spice.

Gigot d'Agneau à la Provençale (Provençal Roast Leg of Lamb)

Ingredients:

• 1.5kg leg of lamb
• 4 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp Herbes de Provence
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 glass red wine (Cornas)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Make small incisions in the lamb and insert garlic slices.
2. Rub with mustard, olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper.
3. Roast for 1 hour 30 minutes, basting occasionally with red wine.
4. Rest before slicing. Serve with roasted vegetables and a glass of Cornas in magnum.