Château de l'Engarran - Languedoc Grés de Montpellier 2020
Languedoc
Red
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Hachette
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91/100
Bettane & Desseauve
"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
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
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
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
Domain Rated (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
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