# Château d'Anglès Grand Vin (2021)

- **Producer:** Château d'Anglès
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre
- **Region:** Languedoc-Roussillon, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.5%
- **Average price:** €22
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** blackberry, eucalyptus, fennel, black cherry, black plum, cedar, smoke, leather, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Château d'Anglès Grand Vin 2021 is a red wine from the AOP La Clape in Languedoc-Roussillon, France. Produced by Château d'Anglès, the wine is a blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre. The estate's vineyards are located on limestone screes of the La Clape massif, at altitudes up to 300 meters, benefiting from significant diurnal temperature variations. The estate is owned by Eric and Christine Fabre, with their son Vianney now managing operations. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes expressing the terroir and environmental respect, with a focus on sustainable viticulture.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyards are situated on hard limestone screes up to 300 meters high.
- Vine age averages over 40 years, ensuring concentrated flavors.
- The estate holds Level 3 High Environmental Value (HEV) certification.
- Winemaker Eric Fabre previously worked at Château Lafite Rothschild.

## Food pairing

The full body and dense tannins of this wine make it an excellent partner for rich, protein-heavy dishes. The wine's structure can cut through the fat of meats like lamb and beef, while its herbal notes can complement savory seasonings. Its intensity can stand up to robust flavors without being overwhelmed.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process at Château d'Anglès Grand Vin 2021 involves traditional techniques with a focus on terroir expression. Grapes are hand-picked and selected, then de-stemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled vats. Maceration can extend up to 50 days for optimal extraction. Syrah and Mourvèdre are aged for 10 months in used oak barrels, while Grenache is aged in vats. The wine undergoes natural stabilization and clarification by gravity, without fining or filtering.