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What is the history of the Auguste Clape estate and why is it considered a reference in Cornas?
The Domaine Auguste Clape was established in the 19th century, but it was in 1949 that Auguste Clape and his wife Ariette took over the reins with only 4 hectares of vines. With great vision, they created the first wine market in Cornas in 1955 and began bottling their own production — a revolutionary approach at a time when bulk sales were the norm. From 1988, his son Pierre joined the estate, bringing experience gained at Tempier and Vieux Télégraphe, and was joined in 2002 by his own son Olivier. This family continuity, combined with an uncompromising and traditional winemaking philosophy, has elevated Auguste Clape to the status of a founding estate in the identity of Cornas.
