Domaine Clavel
Copa Santa Coteaux du Languedoc Syrah Blend
Coteaux du Languedoc La Méjanelle, Languedoc, Languedoc Roussillon, France
A lineup of eight Grenache and Grenache blends exploring how long can they age? All from 1994-1999, four countries represented. IMHO had VA so NR
A lineup of eight Grenache and Grenache blends exploring how long can they age? All from 1994-1999, four countries represented. IMHO had VA so NR
Sep 21st, 2021
[Mostly old vine Syrah, with small dollops of Mourvèdre and Grenache, 12-14 months in barrel, not sure if new or used]
Pristine quality cork, garrigue, low-level Brett, smoky, well-balanced, still very crisp and youthful, longish finish, punches well above its weight!!
[Mostly old vine Syrah, with small dollops of Mourvèdre and Grenache, 12-14 months in barrel, not sure if new or used]
Pristine quality cork, garrigue, low-level Brett, smoky, well-balanced, still very crisp and youthful, longish finish, punches well above its weight!!
[100% Syrah, 13.0% ABV, 12 months in oak] Purchased on release, this shows intense garrigue (lavender, sage, rosemary, etc.) aromas, redfruits, nicely framed by the oak, this lovely 30-year-old Languedoc has held up very well, medium-long, lingering finish, a “sleeper” that still delivers the goods!!
[100% Syrah, 13.0% ABV, 12 months in oak] Purchased on release, this shows intense garrigue (lavender, sage, rosemary, etc.) aromas, redfruits, nicely framed by the oak, this lovely 30-year-old Languedoc has held up very well, medium-long, lingering finish, a “sleeper” that still delivers the goods!!
Mar 20th, 2025[Syrah, with a little Mourvèdre and Grenache] Restrained, but still evident, oak still shows up front, lavender, garrigue, wild flowers, while mature, drinking very well, medium-long finish, quite good still!!
[Syrah, with a little Mourvèdre and Grenache] Restrained, but still evident, oak still shows up front, lavender, garrigue, wild flowers, while mature, drinking very well, medium-long finish, quite good still!!
Dec 15th, 2024Fascinating old Syrah from the Languedoc (label says 100% Syrah, 13.0 ABV), purchased on release, meaty, smoky, clean, balanced, this has held up amazingly well, medium-long finish, a Jeffrey Davies import from his early days of bringing in Languedoc wines (a most excellent portfolio back in the 1990s)!!
Fascinating old Syrah from the Languedoc (label says 100% Syrah, 13.0 ABV), purchased on release, meaty, smoky, clean, balanced, this has held up amazingly well, medium-long finish, a Jeffrey Davies import from his early days of bringing in Languedoc wines (a most excellent portfolio back in the 1990s)!!
Jul 28th, 2021
