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Robert Dentice

Robert Dentice
100 points.

"Eclipsing even the 2009, the 2010 Cornas achieved one of the highest natural alcohol levels (14%) ever recorded at Clape. This complex, inky/purple-colored effort boasts abundant notes of charcoal, licorice, blackberries and blueberries intermixed with a hint of scorched earth (or is it charcoal embers?), a full-bodied mouthfeel, a seamless personality and a crushed rock-like minerality. The tannins are so sweet it will be drinkable in 2-3 years, and should keep for 25 or more. It is a tour de force in what Syrah can achieve in this hallowed appellation. Kudos to the Clape family, especially Pierre-Marie."
 
Wow. How strange. I wonder how Clape came to make a wine like that in 2010? It didn't seem to favor 100 points the way 2009 might have. I bought a handful. I suppose I can get a good price for them now.

Anyone know the back story?
 
Hmmmm. JLL dixit:

dark, full robe. Pliant, savoury fruit aroma, blackberry at its centre, with trimming of smoke, tobacco, licorice and soft violet. There are some potentially graceful notes to emerge here the bouquet is solid but capable of shift in the future, and a lot of variety and provocation. The palate coasts along, has a rolling appeal through it - for now, its black fruit is locked in, is low-key, and reminds me of 1990. There are encouraging hidden corners, while it finishes on the grain of Cornas. This will certainly not disappoint. There is lovely togetherness of its elements. No hurry whatsoever from 2019. “It has the balance of 1990, but is a bit richer in matter, tannin and also degree 14° against 13.5°,” Pierre Clape. “It can be more Cornas-marked, is hot, has terroir and freshness,” Olivier Clape. “You can wait for 10 to 12 years for this,” Pierre & Olivier Clape. 14°. Bottled 3 August 2012. 2042-45 Oct 2012

He gives it ******, and the 2009 *****.
 
originally posted by MLipton:
originally posted by Florida Jim:
originally posted by Brad Kane:
originally posted by Florida Jim:
originally posted by Kay Bixler:
It's a shame he is retiring.
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It is?
Best, Jim
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Seriously, Jim? Are we gonna have to feed you another manatee steak?
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Evidently, I'll swallow most anything.
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... except Chardonnay from CA.

Mark Lipton
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Qupe is nice.
 
parker went a bit bananas in his latest northern rhone review...

2011 Chapoutier Ermitage Cuvee de l'Oree
2010 Delas Freres Hermitage les Bessards
2009 Chave Hermitage Cuvee Cathelin
2010 Auguste Clape Cornas
2010 Chave Hermitage
2009 Guigal Cote Rotie la Mouline
2009 Guigal Cote Rotie la Turque
2009 Guigal Hermitage Ex Voto
2010 Chapoutier Ermitage l'Ermite
2010 Chapoutier Ermitage l'Ermite Blanc
2010 Chapoutier Hermitage Vin de Paille
2010 Alain Voge Cornas Vieilles Fontaines
2010 Michel Ogier Cote Rotie Cuvee Belle Helene
2009 Michel Ogier Cote Rotie Cuvee Belle Helene
2009 Guigal Cote Rotie la Landonne
2010 Chapoutier Ermitage Cuvee de l'Oree
2010 Chapoutier Ermitage le Pavillon

these were all 100pts. i'm just happy that Allemand and Gonon weren't reviewed again.
 
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