2013 Château La Negly La Porte du Ciel, Languedoc

Note: 100% Syrah                                                                                    

“The 2013 la Porte du Ciel is mind blowing stuff. Made from 100% Syrah and still aging in a combination of wooden tank and demi-muids, it offers up a smorgasbord of cassis, black currants, graphite, saline like minerality and licorice to go with a full-bodied, ultra-pure, layered and silky style on the palate. While it’s not for those craving lightweight aromas and flavors, this is still a decidedly elegant version of this cuvee. It should benefit from short term cellaring and have 15-20 years of longevity.”

95-97 ps - Jeb Dunnuck, eRobertParker