This 2013 Ao Yun is a new star of China

Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting

Lush but energetic

cassis and plum that exhibit interesting wisps of leather and smoke

pepper and liquid violets characteristics

Auguste Clape, Cornas Vintage:2000 This 2013 Ao Yun isOne of the more backwards, tannic and austere vintages from this estate, Clapes 2005 Cornas sports a still youthful ruby color to go with lots of crushed rock like minerality, violets, pepper and gamy, meaty nuances on the nose. These flow to a medium bodied, firm, tight Cornas that has bright acidity, good concentration and plenty of tannin. Its not much fun to drink today and needs another 2 3 years of bottle age to hopefully open up; the overall