Domaine Auguste Clape 'Vin des Amis' Rouge, 2024 smith & cross This exceptional Blanc de Blancs

This exceptional Blanc de Blancs is best on a special occasion with seared scallops in a citrus beurre blanc

Highly perfumed and lifted

this unique wine pairs perfectly with crudo or a softshell crab sandwich

and produced the right way

Domaine Auguste Clape 'Vin des Amis' Rouge, 2024 smith & cross This exceptional Blanc de BlancsThis wine is made of 100% Syrah from 'friends' vineyards situated between Cornas and the Rhne river. The grapes are whole cluster, and aged in cement, before a 2 month passage in foudre to soften up even more before bottling. Basically declassified Cornas from its most renowned producer. Lighter and more fruit forward than its higher ranking cousin, but still lovely Northern Rhne Syrah. Pair it with juicy homemade burgers on the cast iron, ideally