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Chateau D'angles Grand Vin La Clape 2012 Wine Review

Chateau D'angles Grand Vin La Clape 2012

Chateau D'angles Grand Vin La Clape 2012

La Clape, Languedoc, Midi A.C., France

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $28.95

Drink: 2017-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Chateau d'Angles

Agent: John Hanna & Sons Limited

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Robust, rustic and tannic with big black fruit. Perfect for pizza or hamburgers. Some tanned leather and dark spice on the finish. This full-bodied red wine is a blend of 55% Mourvèdre, 35% Syrah, 10% Grenache Noir grapes.

Food pairings: pepper steaks, smoky ribs, chicken cacciatore, meat pizza.

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This Chateau D'angles Grand Vin La Clape 2012 was reviewed on February 9, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 352815
  • $41.57 
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Reviews and Ratings

Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 94/100 with the following review:

In a year or two, this wine could easily reach classic quality if and when all of the components come together. Right now, however, it is a fascinating, tactile journey through complex aromas and flavours of black briars, crème de cassis, fresh herb, black licorice, camphor, white pepper, hung game, iron and chalky minerals. The Grenache is virtually unblemished by wood, while the Syrah and Mourvèdre spend some time in smaller cooperage (some new) - making this wine fresher, livelier, more mouth-filling. Producers from the South of France should take note on this type of handling of Grenache. 94(+) Points. (www.ottawawinejournal.com)
Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

An MSG blend with the Grenache adding smoothness. Dark garnet red showing dark fruit, cedar, dried herb aromas. The delicious palate gives more ripe fruit/plums, herbs, vanilla, oak with excellent structure, noted tannins present. Could age well for up to 10 yrs. Pair with game, red meat, cheeses.
Tasted Jan. 2017
Chateau D'angles Grand Vin La Clape (2012) is from the Languedoc in the Midi Southwest winegrowing region of France. This winery is situated overlooking a nature conservation area. Current winemaker, Eric Fabre used to work at Chateau Lafite Rothschild. The 2012 vintage of La Clape Grand Vin is a blend of 55% Mourvèdre, 25% Syrah, 15% Grenache and 5% Carignan. - Community Wine Reviews

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