Domaine de la Tête Noire - Vacqueyras La Clapière 2013
Rhône
Red
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89-90/100
Robert Parker
"La Clapière 2013 is a traditional blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, made mainly in vats, and 10% in barrels. It has elegant notes of black fruit, violets and wild herbs, which are matched by a round, nicely concentrated (especially for this vintage) and balanced palate. In a vintage where most struggled to soften the tannins, this estate succeeded admirably." (Wine Advocate 2015 - Jeb Dunnuck)
Features
Estate
Domaine de la Tête Noire
Cuvée
La Clapière
Vintage
2013
Designation
Vacqueyras
Region
Rhône
Grape varieties
Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Stony red clay, chalky clay and sandy loam
Viticulture
certified organic
Harvest
Manual
Breeding
12 months in stainless steel tanks
Alcohol content
14%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
ruby red
Nose
notes of ripe red fruit and some vegetal notes.
Mouth
The palate is fruity, supple and full-bodied, with medium body.
Serve
A 16°
Open
3 hours before.
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2022
Guard
8 years old
Food and wine pairing
to be enjoyed with game, Provençal stews, stuffing, pressed cheeses ....
Domaine de la Tête Noire
Vacqueyras
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine rated (guide 2016) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
Two Belgian friends, Hubert Toint and Jean-François Lénelle, created this domaine in 2008, with 17 hectares of certified organic production, spread over a dozen parcels in Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Cairanne.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2015 guide) 89-90/100 (Wonderful wine)
About the wine:
La Clapière 2013 is a traditional blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, made mainly in vats, with 10% in barrels. It presents elegant notes of black fruit, violets and wild herbs that match a round, nicely concentrated (especially for this vintage) and balanced palate. In a vintage where most had difficulty softening the tannins, this estate succeeded admirably.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.4/5
out of 19 reviews
Note and review by M. FREDERIC B. Published on 15/12/2018
Black fruit on the nose. Long, supple palate. A techno wine with a charming side.
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Note and review by M. JONATHAN N. Published on 09/02/2016
Very nice. Decant to get the best out of it.
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Note and review by M. ALEXANDRE B. Published on 07/02/2016
too much acidity, overall on the fruit.
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Note and review by M. YVES L. Published on 22/11/2015
pleasant discovery
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Note and review by M. MARC L. Published on 03/10/2015
Nice discovery
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Note and review by M. SEBASTIEN G. Published on 28/09/2015
I was expecting a denser wine on the palate. At 13.5 euros, I'm a little disappointed.
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Note and review by M. THOMAS B. Published on 28/08/2021
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Note and review by Mme CORINNE H. Published on 29/08/2019
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Note and review by M. FABRICE L. Published on 21/01/2019
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Note and review by M. PASCAL B. Published on 07/03/2017
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