Château La Négly La Falaise 2017

A solid introduction to the Negly lineup, the 2017 La Clape la Falaise is a full-bodied but admirably focused wine, with robust black cherry and plum flavors complemented by bright acids and a gentle touch of oak. It's 40% Syrah (aged in 300-liter barrels) and the rest equal proportions of Grenache and Mourvèdre (aged in tank). The tannins are ripe and plush, giving this wine a broad, supple feel in the mouth, yet the wine lingers elegantly on the finish.

The brilliant 2017 Coteaux Du Languedoc La Clape Falaise checks in as 50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, and 20% Mourvèdre that was all destemmed and aged 16 months in a mix of foudre and demi-muids. It’s a ripe, sexy, full-bodied beauty that’s loaded with notions of blueberries, raspberries, violets, ground pepper, and graphite-like aromas and flavors. Lovers of powerful, character-filled, balanced wines will love this. Drink it any time over the coming 7-8 years.