Château La Négly L'Ancely 2016

The final blend of the 2016 La Clape L'Ancely is about 85% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache and 5% Syrah. It's perfumed and floral on the nose, with additional notes of ripe raspberries and pencil shavings. Full-bodied, ripe and supple, it's not as dense as the la Porte du Ciel, with redder fruit and a more forward personality. Hints of cocoa show up on the long, silky finish.

Another smoking effort, the 2016 Coteaux Du Languedoc La Clape L'Ancely is a Mourvèdre-dominated blend that includes 10% of Syrah and Grenache that was brought up in new demi-muids and foudre. Complex notes of spiced meats, sandalwood, black currants, and loamy soil all flow to a full-bodied, silky, balanced effort that has plenty of tannins, a rock-solid mid-palate, and a great finish. It’s certainly worth drinking today, but I’d recommend 2-4 years of bottle age. It’s a brilliant wine and up with the finest to date.