Clos des Truffiers by Chateau La Negly

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 8 to 25 years from vintage.

vintage8 yrs25 yrs27 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black fruit liqueur, violet, graphite, warm spice

Palate: concentrated dark berry, iron, warm spice, fine grain tannin

Rare 100% Syrah parcel cuvée of La Negly from a tiny plot. Single-parcel yield of 10-15 hl/ha, with retail prices typically EUR 180-350 per bottle.

What it pairs with

Black truffle and beef carpaccio
The wine's depth and warm spice meets truffle and prime beef.
Dry-aged ribeye
Concentrated Syrah carries dry-aged beef.
Slow-braised venison shoulder
The wine's iron and structure meet gamey venison.

History

Clos des Truffiers is the rare pure-Syrah cuvée of Chateau La Negly from a single tiny parcel. One of three 'treasures' of the estate alongside L'Ancely and La Porte du Ciel, with yields of 10-15 hl/ha.

2002: First vintage of Clos des Truffiers
1992: Paux-Rosset family acquires Chateau La Negly

Facts

Producer: Chateau La Negly · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah (100%)
Classification: AOC La Clape
Oak: 18-24 months in French oak barriques, high percentage new oak
ABV: 15.0%
Price: EUR 180-350 at retail
Drinking window: 8-25 from vintage
First vintage: 2002
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Clos des Truffiers

What does Negly Clos des Truffiers taste like?

Black fruit liqueur, violet, graphite and warm spice on the nose; concentrated dark berry, iron, warm spice and fine-grain tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Negly Clos des Truffiers?

Drink between 8 and 25 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 2-3 hours of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 12-18 years.

What grapes are in Clos des Truffiers?

One hundred percent Syrah from a single tiny parcel. Yields of 10-15 hl/ha make it one of La Negly's three 'treasure' cuvées alongside L'Ancely and La Porte du Ciel.

What food pairs with Negly Clos des Truffiers?

Black truffle and beef carpaccio is the canonical pairing; the wine's depth and warm spice meet truffle and prime beef. Dry-aged ribeye and slow-braised venison shoulder are equally strong matches.

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