5
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find
La Clape is an appellation of Languedoc, France.
Growers build the wines around Grenache, filling out the blend with Syrah, Mourvèdre, Bourboulenc and Clairette.
The ground underneath is clay, free-draining and sand.
The climate is mediterranean.
The vineyards themselves read as coastal and hills.
Red wine and white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows robust and structured and dark fruit and spicy notes.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, regional cheeses and seafood dishes.
Serve chilled.
Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
In the glass.
Red: Robust and structured, Dark fruit and spicy notes.
Grapes planted here.
01
Grenache
Read →
02
Syrah
Read →
03
Mourvèdre
Read →
04
Bourboulenc
Read →
05
Clairette
Read →
06
Carignan
07
Cinsaut
Read →08
Bourboulenc Blanc
09
Grenache Blanc
Read →
10
Picpoul
Read →11
Rolle (Vermentino)
12
Marsanne
Read →
13
Roussanne
Read →
14
Carignan Blanc
Read →15
Maccabeo (Viura)
16
Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano)
17
Terret Blanc
Read →
18
Viognier
Read →Bottles to look for.
- Chateau Camplazens La Garrigue La Clape, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Camplazens La Reserve La Clape, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Camplazens Premium La Clape, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau Capitoul La Clape Rocaille, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau d'Angles La Clape Classique Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau d'Angles La Clape Classique Rouge, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau d'Angles La Clape Grand Vin Rouge, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- Chateau La Negly La Clape Brise Marine Blanc, Languedoc-Roussillon, France
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Regional cheeses
- Seafood dishes
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve chilled.
- Keeps for 5 to 10 years.
Nearby regions.
La Clape: common questions
01.What grapes is La Clape known for?+
Grenache is the signature grape of La Clape. Syrah, Mourvèdre, Bourboulenc and Clairette are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does La Clape make?+
La Clape produces red wine and white wine.
03.Where is La Clape?+
You will find La Clape in France, where it is an appellation.
04.What food goes with La Clape wine?+
Try grilled meats, regional cheeses and seafood dishes.
05.How long does La Clape wine age?+
Keeps for 5 to 10 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.
More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Languedoc guide.