“The passionate guardian of a tradition that in many ways he defined...The reference point for the appellation.” - Robert Parker on Auguste Clape

Domaine Auguste Clape is revered for pioneering tradition and setting the benchmark for Cornas and Northern Rhône Syrah. Auguste Clape was among the first to bottle his own wines, showcasing Cornas’ granite-slope terroir and establishing its global reputation. The estate’s steep, old-vine vineyards yield concentrated, characterful fruit. Clape’s traditional, minimal-intervention methods — whole-bunch fermentation and aging in neutral foudres — preserve purity, structure, and a true sense of place. The wines are powerful, deeply coloured, and built for longevity, evolving beautifully with age into complex layers of dark fruit, spice, and minerality. With family continuity, critical acclaim, and consistent quality, Clape embodies authenticity and craftsmanship, appealing to collectors and Syrah lovers seeking elegance, depth, and timeless expression.