From the very first sip, this 1998 Negly Falaise surprises with its fullness and the remarkable patina that time has bestowed upon it from the La Clape terroir. This hot and dry Languedoc vintage now expresses itself through a melted structure where candied black cherry is surrounded by notes of sweet pepper and noble undergrowth. The palate, with an infinitely silky texture, stretches out with a preserved freshness that extends the finish with fine, evolved bitters.