Domaine des Karantes
Diamant Syrah
Coteaux du Languedoc La Clape, Languedoc, Languedoc Roussillon, France
The most underrated AOC in France.....La Clape! Now Cru status as well. This estate is nestled in the massif earning wafts of wild thyme and rosemary. But still so close to the edge of the Mediterranean Sea you can see the foam and smell the salt. This coveted piece of property now calls Gerard Bertrand their winemaker ( only because we wouldn't sell to him after years of begging)! The Diamant is the most prized wine Karantes makes. 100% Syrah in this vintage. Chocked full of smoked and charred meat, wild lingonberry , indigenous herbs and caramely saltiness. Put in a blind tasting it finished second....... Only to Chave Hermitage . 'Nuff said!!
The most underrated AOC in France.....La Clape! Now Cru status as well. This estate is nestled in the massif earning wafts of wild thyme and rosemary. But still so close to the edge of the Mediterranean Sea you can see the foam and smell the salt. This coveted piece of property now calls Gerard Bertrand their winemaker ( only because we wouldn't sell to him after years of begging)! The Diamant is the most prized wine Karantes makes. 100% Syrah in this vintage. Chocked full of smoked and charred meat, wild lingonberry , indigenous herbs and caramely saltiness. Put in a blind tasting it finished second....... Only to Chave Hermitage . 'Nuff said!!
Sep 26th, 2015