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Château de l'Engarran - Languedoc Grés de Montpellier 2020

Languedoc

Red

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Hachette

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91/100

Bettane & Desseauve

powerful
silky
garrigue

"An ode to the garrigue for this emblematic cuvée, with the elegance of the Grés de Montpellier terroir".

"The estate's ambassadorial cuvée is in fine form in this generous vintage. Slow to open, the nose takes its time to deliver its nuance of blackcurrant, violet and spices. A lovely mentholated freshness hovers over a delightful, full-bodied palate, imbued with black fruit and enhanced by slightly tight tannins. Powerful and dynamic, this Grés has a bright future ahead of it. (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2025).

Features

Estate

Château de l'Engarran

Vintage

2020

Designation

Languedoc Grés de Montpellier

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

44% Syrah, 36% Grenache, 20% Mourvèdre

Terroirs

Rolled gravel and pebbles

Viticulture

High Environmental Value, Terras-Vitis

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

30% in barrels for 12 months, plot-by-plot maturing

Alcohol content

14.5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Deep, dense crimson

Nose

Notes of blackberries and crushed strawberries, sweet spices, garrigue: thyme, laurel, white pepper

Mouth

Velvety, full and suave, where black and red fruits mingle with Mediterranean flavours, a touch of smoke and chocolate.

Serve

AT 16-17°C

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairing

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...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100

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:

The palate begins to evolve towards aromas of undergrowth and Havana leaf. The still-firm finish is surprisingly fresh for the appellation. It's time to start drinking.

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

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (Guide 2025) 1*Star (Very successful 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 flagship cuvée is in fine form in this generous vintage. Slow to open up, the nose takes its time to deliver its nuance of blackcurrant, violet and spices. A lovely mentholated freshness hovers over a delightful, full-bodied palate, imbued with black fruit and enhanced by slightly tight tannins. Powerful and dynamic, this Grés has a bright future ahead of it.

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

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

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

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