Domaine de la Tête Noire - Vacqueyras La Clapière 2013
89-90/100
Robert Parker
“The 2013 La Clapière is a traditional blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, vinified primarily in tanks, with 10% aged in barrels. It offers elegant notes of black fruit, violets, and wild herbs that complement a round, beautifully concentrated (especially for this vintage), and well-balanced palate. In a vintage where most producers struggled to soften the tannins, this estate has succeeded admirably.” (Wine Advocate 2015 – Jeb Dunnuck)
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Eye
ruby red
Nose
Notes of ripe red fruits, as well as some vegetal notes.
Palate
The palate is fruity, smooth, and full-bodied, with medium body.
Serve
A 16°
Open
3 hours ago.
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2022
Guard
8 years
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with game, Provençal-style stew, stuffed vegetables, hard cheeses, and more....
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2016 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Two Belgian friends, Hubert Toint and Jean-François Lénelle, founded this winery in 2008. It comprises 17 hectares of certified organic vineyards spread across about ten plots in Gigondas, Vacqueyras, and Cairanne.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2015 guide) 89–90/100 (Excellent wine)
About the wine:
The 2013 La Clapière is a traditional blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre, vinified primarily in tanks, with 10% aged in barrels. It features elegant notes of black fruit, violet, and wild herbs that complement a round, nicely concentrated (especially for this vintage), and well-balanced palate. In a vintage where most producers struggled to soften the tannins, this estate has succeeded admirably.
Customer rating
3.4/5
based on 19 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. FREDERIC B. Published on 12/15/2018
Aroma of black fruits. Smooth, fairly long finish. A modern wine with a charming side.
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Review by Mr. JONATHAN N. Posted on February 9, 2016
Nice. Decant it to bring out its full flavor.
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Review by Mr. ALEXANDRE B. Published on February 7, 2016
Too much acidity, generally in the fruit.
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Review by Mr. YVES L. Published on 11/22/2015
a pleasant discovery
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Review and comment by Mr. MARC L. Posted on October 3, 2015
A wonderful discovery
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Review and comment by Mr. SEBASTIEN G. Posted on September 28, 2015
I was expecting a wine with more body. At 13.5 euros, I'm a little disappointed.
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Review by Mr. THOMAS B. Published on August 28, 2021
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Review by Ms. CORINNE H. Published on August 29, 2019
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Review by Mr. FABRICE L. Published on January 21, 2019
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Review by Mr. PASCAL B. Published on March 7, 2017
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