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Côtes du Rhône Syrah, Domaine Auguste Clape 2016

RegionRhône
Subregion France > Rhône > Côtes du Rhône
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyGrenache

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Tasting Notes

The 2016 Cotes du Rhone is essentially declassified Cornas, so it's entirely Syrah but from young vines. It combines tarry notes with cherry fruit and some earthy notes. It’s medium-bodied, with firm, dusty tannins on the finish. Drink Date 2018 - 2025

89
Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate (234), December 2017
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