Château de l'Engarran - Languedoc Grés de Montpellier rouge 2017
Languedoc
Red
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3*Coup de Coeur
Hachette
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Médaille d'Or
Concours Paris
"Winemaker of the year (Guide Hachette 2021)".
"The emblematic cuvée of the domaine, with a consistency that commands respect, and which delighted the jury. What won them over? The refined nose, which highlights the charms of a Syrah (63%) harvested at perfect maturity: black cherry, blueberry jam, floral and spicy notes. On the palate, it's full-bodied, with a warm, dense texture, full of ripe fruit, cinnamon and white pepper, seriously framed by fat tannins and toned by just the right amount of freshness. Languedoc in a bottle for a long time to come. (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021)
Features
Estate
Château de l'Engarran
Vintage
2017
Designation
Languedoc Grès de Montpellier
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
63% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 7% Mourvèdre
Terroirs
Rolled gravel and pebbles
Viticulture
Reasoned
Harvest
At optimum maturity, at night
Winemaking
Vinification by plot, fermentation controlled daily by tasting to adjust pumping over and punching down, gentle maceration on pomace according to grape variety to refine tannins.
Breeding
12 months, 30% in 1- and 2-wine barrels: plot-by-plot ageing, cellar maturation 24 months
Alcohol content
14,5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep, dense crimson
Nose
Notes of black and red fruits, sweet spices, garrigue, a hint of chocolate and cinnamon
Mouth
Suave, gourmand and balanced, notes of cherry followed by sweet prune, ripe raspberry, gariguette and blackcurrant jam.
Serve
AT 15-17°C
Drink before
2027
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
Languedoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domain 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 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
Wine rated (guide 2021) 3*Favorite (Exceptional wine)
Domain rated (guide 2022) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
The estate's emblematic cuvée, with a consistency that commands respect and which delighted the jury. What won them over? The refined nose, which highlights the charms of a Syrah (63%) harvested at perfect maturity: black cherry, blueberry jam, floral and spicy notes. On the palate, it's full-bodied, with a warm, dense texture, full of ripe fruit, cinnamon and white pepper, seriously framed by fat tannins and toned by just the right amount of freshness. Languedoc in a bottle for a long time to come.
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
Domain Rated (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.8/5
on 74 reviews
Note and review by M. PHILIPPE J. Published on 17/09/2024
A beautifully crafted wine of the highest quality. A great Languedoc
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Note and review by M. ANTOINE M. Published on 24/11/2023
4,0
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Note and review by Mme PASCAL P. Published on 26/03/2023
It's just right. A wine that goes well with all festive moments at the table.
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Note and review by M. JEAN CHRISTOPHE G. Published on 03/11/2022
Superb!
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC M. Published on 25/09/2022
Disappointed with the first bottle, I've just opened a second a few months later, a delightful, dense, warm, fruity wine.
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Note and review by M. PHILIPPE K. Published on 01/10/2021
I agree with the Note and opinion of M.ERIC L. Publié le 27/04/2021 Relatively disappointing wine, given the region (which I love), the price and the reviews. In my opinion, this wine lacks substance; I was expecting more body, power and tannins. Opened about 1h30 before tasting. A little better at D+1. At 15€ a bottle, I have addresses of winemakers in this region that are far superior, to my taste.et celui de M.GILLES D. Publié le 04/09/2021 .........On the other hand, it seems to me that the Guide Hachette has shown an infatuation that is excessive, to say the least. Score of 3.6 for an R. Average Q/P...........Or I was unlucky enough to come across the wrong bottle.....
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Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 04/09/2021
After 1 hour's aeration, the nose reveals a strong cocktail of aromas mixed with a good dose of spice. The attack is generous and full-bodied. The aromas of jammy black fruits (prunes, blueberries, blackcurrants, black cherries, etc.) and a hint of violet are immediately present. The whole is backed by tannins that are still slightly tight, and from which a hint of acidity emerges. The liquorice and peppery finish is decent. A little more finesse and depth would have been welcome, even if L'Engarran proves to be a good southern wine. On the other hand, it seems to me that the Guide Hachette has shown an infatuation that is excessive, to say the least. Score of 3.6 for an R. Average Q/P. Drink at 18° with a Languedoc-style farm rabbit stew.
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Note and review by M. ERIC L. Published on 27/04/2021
A relatively disappointing wine, given the region (which I love), the price and the reviews. In my opinion, this wine lacks substance; I was expecting more body, power and tannins. Opened about 1h30 before tasting. A little better at D+1. At 15€ a bottle, I have much better addresses from winemakers in this region.
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Note and review by Mme DOMINIQUE B. Published on 01/04/2021
Very pleasant
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Note and review by M. JACQUES R. Published on 20/03/2021
Consistent quality for this cuvée, synonymous with guaranteed pleasure. Plenty of fruit, easy to drink.
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