Clos des Truffiers La Clape 2011

Flirting with perfection, the inky-colored 2011 Coteaux du Languedoc Clos des Truffiers offers a similar mineral streak to go with awesome cassis and blackberry fruits, smoke, spice and earth-styled aromas and flavors. Full-bodied and with crazy purity, it has nothing out of place, a layered, seamless texture and fabulous length. Given the overall balance and texture, it's a thrilling drink even now, yet it should evolve gracefully for 15 years or more. Score - 98. (Jeb Dunnuck, erobertparker.com, April 2014)