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Château des Karantes 2005 Diamant La Clape Red (Coteaux du Languedoc)

Price $55

With only 75 cases imported, be sure to grab up this wine while you can. It’s dark, deep and meaty with strong blackberry, black raspberry, plum, licorice, cured meat and spice flavors fleshing out the rich mouthfeel. Delicious spice and mocha appear on the long finish. Balanced acidity, tannins and alcohol ensure this is a wine that will last for years to come… — L.B. (8/1/2009)

Château des Karantes 2008 La Clape Rouge Red (Coteaux du Languedoc)

Price $29

This La Clape red, made from 50% Grenache, 40% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre, is dark and herbal, with strong aromas of black berries and plum guts supporting the garrigue notes of lavender, thyme and bay leaf. More dark fruit unfolds in the mouth alongside sweet cigar spice and notes of bittersweet chocolate, almost like a spiced Black Forest cake. Big and hedonistic… — L.B. (5/1/2011)

Château des Karantes 2006 Diamant des Karantes La Clape Syrah (Coteaux du Languedoc)

Price $60

This 100% Syrah is an intense wine that’s a complete package of balanced fruit and spice. Wild raspberry, cherry, sweet hickory smoke and crushed violets are at the core here, with a touch of pepper and mocha unfolding on the finish. Creamy and decadent in the mouth with firm but approachable tannins. Drink now–2014. — L.B. (5/1/2011)

Château des Karantes 2006 Rosé des Karantes (Coteaux du Languedoc)

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Price $12

Down by the Mediterranean, the vineyard of Domaine des Karantes uses 40-year old vines for this blend dominated by Mourvèdre. It is fresh and refreshing, a deftly structured wine, all dancing fruit and elegance. What rosé should be. — R.V. (7/1/2007)

Château des Karantes 2006 La Clape Red (Coteaux du Languedoc)

Price $29

Intensely aromatic and flavorful, this powerful red from the La Clape region of Coteaux du Languedoc is loaded with black plum flesh, ripe blackberries, wild strawberries and hints of iris and white pepper. Lush and creamy in the mouth with beautifully structured tannins and a long fruity finish. — L.B. (8/1/2009)

Château des Karantes 2008 Blanc White (Coteaux du Languedoc)

Price $29

With 54% Bourboulenc, 14% Vermentino, 16% Roussanne and 16% Grenache Blanc, here’s a gorgeous Languedoc white loaded with complexity and intrigue. Notes of juicy nectarine, pineapple, melon, tangerine and pink florals dominate the nose and mouth. Balanced and creamy with a long, evolving finish that transitions seamlessly between rich, concentrated fruit flavors… — L.B. (7/1/2010)

Château des Karantes 2005 La Clape Red (Coteaux du Languedoc)

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Price $22

Ripe red raspberry notes, accented by cocoa, a chalky minerality and a hint of orange zest liven up the medium weight. With ample acidity and strong tannins, this wine will only improve with some time; you can tell that it’s holding back and there’s so much more that hasn’t fully developed. Try it now or hold for 5–6 years. — L.B. (3/1/2009)

Château des Karantes 2009 Blanc White (Languedoc)

Price $29

An interesting blend of 50% Bourboulenc, 17% Roussanne, 17% Vermentino and 16% Grenache blanc, this is a different kind of white with great complexity. The only thing holding this wine back is a thin mouthfeel, but the aromas of fresh thyme, orange, Asian pear and a touch of honey are undoubtedly enticing, and the well-balanced fruit-forward palate is delish. — L.B. (5/1/2011)

Prominent Designations [All]

Blanc Diamant des Karantes La Clape Diamant La Clape Domaine des Karantes La Clape La Clape La Clape Rouge Rosé des Karantes Rosé des Karantes La Clape Rouge des Karantes - La Clape

Most Reviewed Varietals

Rhône-style Red Blend Rhône-style White Blend Rosé Shiraz/Syrah

2009 Native 9 Rancho Ontiveros Vineyards

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