1997 Clavel "Garrigues"

[Scoop]

The 1997 Clavel Coteaux du Languedoc Mejanelle "Les Garrigues" is a lusty, quaffable mix of equal parts Syrah and Grenache. It's full of deep berry fruit with some good, roasted barnyard earth, nice chewy (but soft)tannins and a long finish. At $8.99 a bottle retail, this is a case buy for Rhone/Provence "terroir" fans. Good wine-making going on at Clavel (the more expensive Santa Copita is also delicious).

Cheers,

Scoop