2018 Château de la Négly "La Falaise" La Clape

Aged in a combination of foudres and 300-liter barrels, the 2018 La Clape la Falaise reveals hints of cracked pepper, mixed berries and licorice on the nose. It's full-bodied and expansive in the mouth, rich and mouthfilling without being heavy or overdone, buttressed by silky tannins and ample depth of fruit. It's a lovely effort that should drink well for 4-5 years. (JC)

We established a direct relationship with Negly a few years ago and they have always kindly given us great allocations of their highly desirable wines. From their single parcel icon bottlings to the workhorse "La Cote" they have always delivered some of the best wines produced in the south of France. It is always La Falaise though that delivers the highest QPR. For a mere $25 you can drink one of the best wines from Languedoc that is also reflects the uniqueness of its terroir. The 2018 Falaise is an amazing follow up to the legendary 2017. A little more lift and structure than the '17, the Falaise has a panoply of aromas ranging from candied blueberries to fig paste, to Mexican chocolate. But its the generous lift of acidity that keeps the wine from becoming too heavy or cumbersome. So much fun to drink now but worthy of a few in the cellar so you can truly discover just how amazing a value this truly is. Another stunning release from Negly!