Terrific blend of Syrah, Grenache Noir and Mourvèdre. Elegant on the palate with blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, black cherry, red currant, violet, licorice and cedar. Just starting to show tertiary notes of leather, game and forest floor. Medium silky tannins and while the abv is 15% the wine doesn’t feel hot and has beautiful balance and an embracing, long finish. Great balance and finesse. Drinking beautifully now with 5-10 years ahead of it. — 3 months ago
Magnifique! — 3 years ago
Nice cuvee to support the guy who had grapes eaten by wild pigs. — a month ago
Silky, elegant with lots of dark cherry, berry, spice, floral & tobacco — 2 months ago
Bought it because the wine maker said wild pigs were eating his grapes. This is the top La Clape I'm told. A bit of tannins and delish. — 2 months ago
Amazing example of the Northern Rhone. Forest floor, pepper spice, rustic bramble fruit, plum, black olives, coffee. — 2 months ago
Had 2016 vintage — 8 months ago
Paul Masson
Nose is typical Clape, palate is a little thin and austere, in line with the 11.5% abv, but still a good companion for food and friends. — 14 days ago