WTN - 1988 Clape Cornas, 1990 Pignan

[mikeycook]

Went for dinner to Cru NYC, in the former Washington Park space on 5th Avenue and tried a few of their wines by the glass.

1988 Auguste Clape Cornas

Drinking well right now, has a nice reddish-purple color and a strong nose of berries. Still some tannins, although most have melted away, except for a few that clamp down on the finish. Decent fruit. Probably should stay like this for a few more years.

1990 Chateau Rayas Pignan Chateauneuf-du-Pape

Much more fruit than the Clape and also more tannins. Very rich, black fruits are evident. This will get even better as the rest of the tannins melt away, which should also result in a longer finish. At least a few years away from maturity still.

1985 Taylor Fladgate

Not as good as the '92, but have a wonderful nose of black fruits, anise, and violets. Still somewhat tannic, but drinking well.