1997 Coteaux du Languedoc La Clape Porte du Ciel

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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Drink 1998-2002, Robert Parker, Jun 1998

This wine's (100% Syrah) malolactic fermentation took place in new oak casks. Made from yields of 12 hectoliters per hectare, it is a sexy, exotic, black purple-colored wine offering up gobs of jammy black fruits with a touch of prunes and black berries in the background. Some subtle pain grille is also noticeable. The wine is fleshy and fat, with copious amounts of glycerin and extract in its plump, chewy personality. Drink it over the next 2-4 years

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Critic scores
90
90/100

Average Score

90
90/100

Robert Parker

90
90/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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90 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 90/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Saturated ruby-red. Explosive, superripe aromas of blackberry, raspberry, mocha, smoked meat and toasty, spicy oak. Thick and dense, with superripe flavors of black raspberry, beefsteak tomato and exotic spices. Very long, oaky finish features ripe but suave tannins.

About the producer

Chateau de la Negly
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Grape Blend

Syrah / Shiraz, Grenache/ Garnacha

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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