Mother Nature bestows many gifts on the vines of La Clape and this bottling exemplifies them beautifully. It is enticing from first sight: it pours deep ruby and is immediately fragrant. Carignan, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvedre are woven together seamlessly, presenting notes of black raspberry, pomegranate and a touch of pepper. The bottle may sound powerful but it carries itself rather elegantly with velvety tannins and lingering finish.
