2007 Ch. Ricardelle, La Clape, Closablières, Coteaux de Languedoc

Closalbières is the premium cuvée from Chateau Ricardelle, again made up of equal proportions of Grenache, Carignan and Mourvèdre, but this time aged for twelve months in barrel. The result is astonishingly good, with fine tannins, plenty of red and black fruit, and pleasing hints of spice and pepper, all beautifully integrated and with great length.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)