Château de l'Engarran - Quetton Saint-Georges 2016
Languedoc
Red
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Produced from the best vines of the Saint Georges d'Orques Cru, Quetton Saint Georges is the Château's flagship. This powerful, racy wine has a beautiful dark garnet color, with aromas of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), tinged with spicy notes (pepper) and chocolate. Full-bodied and well-structured on the palate, this wine is typical of the South of France, with aromas of fresh black fruit, hints of violet blossom and spices (nutmeg, paprika, pepper). The fresh finish is enhanced by saline notes. The Château's great cuvee!
Features
Estate
Château de l'Engarran
Cuvée
Quetton Saint-Georges
Vintage
2016
Designation
Coteaux du Languedoc
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
75% Syrah, 16% Mourvèdre, 9% Grenache
Terroirs
Rolled pebbles
Viticulture
Sustainable - Terra Vitis certified
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Each parcel is vinified separately, with tasting punctuating the fermentation process with delestage, pumping-over and pigeage of varying length. Slow maturation under marc to refine tannins from grapes harvested at precisely the right balance of sugar and phenols.
Breeding
54% aged in barrels (Syrah Grenache and Mourvedre) for 1 year, the rest of the cuvée is aged in vats. After a year, the final blend is made and the wine is aged in vats. This maturing process will take a very long time: bottling in June 2019.
Alcohol content
15 %
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Attractive, brilliant deep red with black highlights
Nose
Powerful aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant, candied cherry, pepper and dark chocolate.
Mouth
Full-bodied and powerful, typical: fresh black fruit, hints of violet blossom, spices (nutmeg, paprika, pepper), good tension provided by saline notes.
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with duck breast with prunes, game, a fine piece of meat, a red fruit crumble...
Château de l'Engarran
Coteaux du Languedoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
Diane and her sister Constance are the third generation of women to dynamically manage the 50 hectares 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
Domaine noté (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.
Concours Général Agricole de Paris
Gold Medal (Concours Général Agricole Paris)
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2019) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. LODEWIJK V. Published on 29/01/2023
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Note and review by Mme ANNIE P. Published on 11/06/2022
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