Château de l'Engarran 2015

Name: Château de l'Engarran 2015
Brand: Château de l'Engarran
Rating: 3.6 (18 reviews)

Côteaux du Languedoc Grès de Montpellier|Red wine

Languedoc

Red

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3.6/5 (18 customers)

16/20

Bettane & Desseauve

91/100

Robert Parker

"Grès de Montpellier 2015 is 2/3 tank-aged with a blend of Syrah (67%), Grenache ( 23%) and Mourvèdre (10%). A mix of red and black fruits and spices on the nose, followed by a medium-bodied palate of cherry, stone fruit and guarrigue that ends with a long, silky finish marked by a hint of rosemary, bay leaf and licorice. At this price, it's a terrific bottle." (Wine Advocate - Robert Parker 2018)

Features

Estate

Château de l'Engarran

Vintage

2015

Designation

Côteaux du Languedoc Grès de Montpellier

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

67% Syrah, 23% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre

Viticulture

Sustainable - Terra Vitis certified

Winemaking

Traditional

Breeding

15 months for 40% of the cuvée

Alcohol content

14%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

deep red colour

Nose

Notes of black and red fruits, sweet spices with a hint of chocolate and cinnamon

Mouth

Suave, balanced and velvety: cherry softened by the sweetness of prune, ripe raspberry, gariguette and blackcurrant jam.

Serve

AT 15-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2019

Drink before

2024

Food and wine pairing

Goes well with grilled meats, prime rib, shoulder stuffed with porcini mushrooms, pot au feu, spicy dishes (couscous, tajine...), cheeses with character (Pecorino with truffles, Salers, St Nectaire), chocolate...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2019 guide) 16/20 + Coup de Coeur (Very good wine)

Domain rated (guide 2021) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)

About the wine:

Dynamic, very fresh red, refined length, lovely, complex finish. Finishes remarkably fresh.

About the domain :

Diane and her sister Constance are the third generation of women to dynamically manage the 50 hectares or so of l'Engarran, scattered around a beautiful folly built in the 18th century. Diane, in charge of vinification, is constantly striving for greater precision. We can only admire the energy and healthy ambition that drive the two sisters. The style highlights the great ripeness of the grapes, making the wines opulent. We note a progression in the quality of the tannins, which are much finer and rounder. More freshness in the wines will further enhance their drinkability. The cuvée with the château's name is our favorite, so don't miss it.

Guide Hachette des vins

Domain rated (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the domain :

Ch. de l'Engarran is an 18th-century Montpellier "folie", listed on the Inventaire national des Monuments historiques. Three generations of women have made this 55-hectare estate one of the finest addresses in the Grés of Montpellier and Saint-Georges-d'Orques.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2018 guide) 91/100 (Outstanding wine)

Domain Rated (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Grès de Montpellier 2015 is 2/3 tank-aged with a blend of Syrah (67%), Grenache ( 23%) and Mourvèdre (10%). A mix of red and black fruits and spices on the nose, followed by a medium-bodied palate of cherry, stone fruit and guarrigue that ends with a long, silky finish marked by a hint of rosemary, bay leaf and licorice. At this price, it's a formidable bottle.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.6/5

on 18 reviews