Domaine August Clape Saint-Peray 2024

In Short

A full-bodied white from the northern Rhône made of Marsanne with stone fruit, hazelnut, and mineral notes that age gracefully.

Quick Facts

• Region: Saint-Péray, northern Rhône Valley
• Variety: Marsanne
• Style: Full-bodied white
• Best For: Special occasions, cellar aging

Why We Stock It

Saint-Péray's Marsanne is one of France's most underrated dry whites, and Clape's version shows why. The wine has the weight and texture of something much richer than its alcohol suggests, with enough acidity and mineral grip to keep it lively. It will reward patience but drinks beautifully now.

Tasting Profile

A structured and textured white with the depth of a wine meant for the table and the cellar both.

• Aroma: Stone fruit, white flowers, subtle mineral notes
• Palate: Pear, hazelnut, white flowers, creamy texture, good acidity
• Structure & Finish: Full body, refined tannins, long finish with mineral and almond notes

Winemaking

Marsanne fermented and aged in a way that preserves its natural weight while keeping the wine fresh. The appellation's granite and limestone soils shape the wine's mineral backbone.

Serving & Pairing

Serve at 50 to 55 degrees Fahrenheit without decanting. The wine's texture and body make it a natural match for rich seafood like lobster or Dover sole, and it pairs equally well with poached chicken in cream sauce. The hazelnut and mineral notes also work with aged Comté cheese.

The Estate

Domaine August Clape is a small, grower-producer focused on the northern Rhône. The domaine works with old vines and traditional methods across Saint-Péray and nearby appellations.

Terroir

Saint-Péray sits at the southern edge of the northern Rhône and is known for Marsanne grown on steep terraces of granite and limestone. The continental climate and altitude combine to give the wine its mineral character and the acidity needed for aging.