La Falaise by Chateau La Negly

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, garrigue, warm spice, wild herbs

Palate: black fruit, Mediterranean herbs, fine grain tannin, salt

La Clape's Mediterranean overlook expressed in Negly's Syrah-Grenache-Mourvedre-Carignan blend; structured fruit with garrigue depth from the coastal massif.

What it pairs with

Roast leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary
La Falaise's garrigue notes echo herb-roasted lamb.
Daube of beef Provencale
The wine's warm spice and structure match the olive-and-beef classic.
Pelardon goat cheese
The wine's salt finish softens goat-cheese tang.

History

La Falaise (the cliff) is the flagship La Clape of Chateau La Negly, named for the dramatic cliff overlooking the Mediterranean. The Paux-Rosset family purchased the vineyard in 1992; the estate sits in the la Clape massif overlooking the sea.

1992: Paux-Rosset family acquires Chateau La Negly
1995: First vintage of La Falaise in current form

Facts

Producer: Chateau La Negly · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Carignan
Classification: AOC La Clape
Oak: 14 months in French oak barrels
ABV: 14.5%
Price: EUR 22-32 at retail
Drinking window: 3-12 from vintage
First vintage: 1995
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about La Falaise

What does Negly La Falaise taste like?

Dark cherry, garrigue, warm spice and wild herbs on the nose; black fruit, Mediterranean herbs, fine-grain tannin and salt on the palate. Full-bodied with medium tannins and a long finish.

When should I drink Negly La Falaise?

Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 60 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 6-9 years.

What grapes are in La Falaise?

A La Clape blend of Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre and Carignan from the coastal massif terroir at Chateau La Negly.

What food pairs with Negly La Falaise?

Roast leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary is the canonical pairing; the wine's garrigue notes echo herb-roasted lamb. Daube of beef Provencale and Pelardon goat cheese are equally strong matches.

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