Domaine Clave - 2014 "Les Garrigues" (Syrah, Grenache Carignan) - Coteaux Du Languedoc, France and now the grape is

and now the grape is common and grown all over the country

With this red it is more important than with most to put your bottle in the fridge for 45 minutes to an hour to try to achieve a serving temperature of 60 degrees

10% Pinot Noir is not unusual for Alsace

This 25th edition was bottled in 2016 but the lots that were used in the blend can be of varying ages

Domaine Clave - 2014 "Les Garrigues" (Syrah, Grenache Carignan) - Coteaux Du Languedoc, France and now the grape isThe Clavel name has been associated with winemaking in Pic St Loup for generations. In this area, the Mistral wind helps to ripen grapes while keeping them dry and healthy. A blend of 55% Syrah, 20% Grenache and 25% Carignan, this is complex and food friendly. The nose offers brambly fruit with savory herb notes that recall the "garrigue" scrubby brush, like thyme and rosemary of the Provencal countryside. It pairs with Mediterranean inspired cuisine