Château de l'Engarran 2016
Languedoc
Red
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Drink or Keep
90/100
Robert Parker
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15,5/20
Bettane & Desseauve
"A blend of 65% Syrah, 25% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre, a third of which spent a year in oak barrels, Languedoc Grés de Montpellier 2016 is a worthy match for its 2015 predecessor. Notes of violet and rose are joined by flavors of cracked pepper, pronounced herbs reminiscent of garrigue and ripe blueberries. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, with supple tannins and notes of salty black olives and dark chocolate on the finish" (Wine Advocate 2019 - Joe Czerwinski) Elegance and roundness!
Features
Estate
Château de l'Engarran
Vintage
2016
Designation
Côteaux du Languedoc Grès de Montpellier
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
55% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre, 17% Grenache, 8% Cinsault
Viticulture
Sustainable - Terra Vitis certified
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Vinification by plot, fermentation controlled daily by tasting to adjust pumping-over and punching-down. Gentle maceration on pomace to refine tannins.
Breeding
For 1 year 30% in barrels of 1 and 2 wines: plot-by-plot ageing, cellar maturation 24 months
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep red colour
Nose
Notes of black and red fruits, sweet spices, garrigue, a hint of chocolate and menthol.
Mouth
Suave, balanced and velvety: cherry softened by the sweetness of prune, ripe raspberry, gariguette and blackcurrant jam.
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairing
Goes well with grilled meats, prime rib, shoulder stuffed with porcini mushrooms, pot au feu, spicy dishes (couscous, tajine...), strong cheeses (Pecorino with truffles, Salers, St Nectaire), chocolate...
Château de l'Engarran
Coteaux du Languedoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated 15.5/20 (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:
A slender, dynamic red that charms with its freshness. The red fruit finish is also carried by blackcurrant.
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 (2019 guide) 90/100 (Wonderful wine)
Domain Rated (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
A blend of 65% Syrah, 25% Grenache and 10% Mourvèdre, a third of which spent a year in oak barrels, Languedoc Grés de Montpellier 2016 is a worthy follow-up to its 2015 predecessor. Notes of violet and rose are joined by flavors of cracked pepper, pronounced herbs reminiscent of garrigue and ripe blueberries. Medium to full-bodied, with supple tannins and notes of salty black olives and dark chocolate on the finish.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.8/5
on 32 reviews
Note and review by M. VINCENT C. Published on 17/10/2020
another great wine just outside Montpellier. This region is a treasure trove for lovers of great reds, and not as expensive as Bordeaux and Côte du Rhône, to name but a few.
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Note and review by M. THOMAS C. Published on 11/08/2020
Well-opened, fruity, fairly round tannins.
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Note and review by M. OLIVIER L. Published on 21/05/2020
A superb, complex wine, with fruit, vanilla and peppery aromas on the second nose. On the palate, it's just as pleasing, full-bodied and with a clear black olive flavour on the finish. Very good value for money in my opinion.
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Note and review by Mme LAURENCE D. Published on 18/08/2024
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Note and review by M. SEBASTIEN D. Published on 22/10/2022
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Note and review by M. PATRICK L. Published on 04/05/2022
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Note and review by M. DIDIER H. Published on 01/05/2022
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Note and review by M. BERNARD B. Published on 22/12/2021
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Note and review by M. THIERRY S. Published on 19/12/2021
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Note and review by M. THIERRY G. Published on 23/08/2021
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