'98 Domaine Clavel "Les Garrigues"

[Drew]

Sorry I haven't posted much lately, still infected with the worm /virus and can only post from my work computer.

Picked up 10 of these beauties in the bargain bin at one of my fav wine stores at $9.99 per!!!
Dark purple, almost opaque. Subtle barnyard and bret scents with rich dark fruit and leather. Really nice dark fruit flavors with that French funkiness that I love. Mushroom and leather notes, some herb de provence all framed nicely within rich dark fruit. Tannnins are present but not overwhelming. This is a very good Languedoc. 14%Alc/Vol.

Paired this with grilled pork tenderloin marinated with jerk marinade, twice baked potatoes and a mixed field greens salad. The wine matched beautifully with the natural jerky flavors of the pork. Yum!

Drew