Domaine Clave - 2014 "Les Garrigues" (Syrah, Grenache Carignan) - Coteaux Du Languedoc, France and now the grape is

and now the grape is common and grown all over the country

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Distinct waxy apple and white raspberry notes that harmonize with the minerals underneath

This 25th edition was bottled in 2016 but the lots that were used in the blend can be of varying ages

After the harvest

Domaine Clave - 2014 "Les Garrigues" (Syrah, Grenache Carignan) - Coteaux Du Languedoc, France and now the grape isThe Clavel name has been associated with winemaking in Pic St Loup for generations. In this area, the Mistral wind helps to ripen grapes while keeping them dry and healthy. A blend of 55% Syrah, 20% Grenache and 25% Carignan, this is complex and food friendly. The nose offers brambly fruit with savory herb notes that recall the "garrigue" scrubby brush, like thyme and rosemary of the Provencal countryside. It pairs with Mediterranean inspired cuisine