Notes : Gault Millau 15/20
Ranked among the stars of the appellation, Château des Estanilles is recognized as one of the finest terroirs in Faugères. This cuvée Prestige 2005 has a crimson color and delicate black fruit aromas. Very representative of the expertise of the estate and its terroir, in the excellent 2005 vintage... A must-have!
Features
Estate
Château des Estanilles
Cuvée
Prestige
Vintage
2005
Designation
Faugères
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
30% Syrah, 40 % Grenache, 30 % Mourvèdre
Terroirs
shale soils
Viticulture
Working the soil to encourage deep rooting: traditional ploughing, organic amendments, no chemical weedkillers or fertilizers.
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Long maceration of 35 to 40 days. Grape varieties are blended after vinification.
Breeding
in 1-wine barrels for 12 months
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
intense ruby color
Nose
powerful, with scents of stewed black fruit evolving into a freshness that suggests peppery mint and spices
Mouth
full-bodied, unctuous, structured around superb, fine, racy tannins
Serve
Decant at 15°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
A déguster sur un navarin d'agneau, une pintade à l'orange, des viandes rouges ou marinées, un salers (fromage d'Auvergne)...<br/>
Château des Estanilles
Faugères
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2021) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
This property made Faugères great in the 1990s, before being taken over by Julien Seydoux, who came here with the modesty to learn about the terroir and the desire to bring Estanilles back to the forefront. The winemaking techniques are gradually adapting to the grapes and there's still room for improvement. The reds are powerful and full-flavored, with a strong personality.
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2021) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
In 2009, the self-taught Julien Seydoux bought this 44-hectare estate, which is run organically and produces faugères that are often remarkable. A sure bet.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.4/5
out of 15 reviews
Note and review by M. PIERRE S. Published on 04/02/2014
enormous substance. Lacks a little freshness
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE C. Published on 11/05/2013
A great wine in an excellent vintage; excellent value for money.
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Note and review by M. MICHEL G. Published on 20/08/2018
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Note and review by M. LEO B. Published on 02/05/2018
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Note and review by M. PATRICK M. Published on 10/01/2016
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Note and review by Mme MARIE CHRISTINE B. Published on 18/12/2014
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Note and review by M. MICHEL J. Published on 14/11/2014
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Note and review by M. CEDRIC I. Published on 14/11/2014
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Note and review by M. JEAN CLAUDE R. Published on 24/08/2014
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Note and review by M. STEPHANE B. Published on 04/08/2014
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