Château D′Anglès ′Grand Vin′ 2019/20, La Clape

Winemaker Eric Fabre spent eight years as Technical Director at the world-renowned Château Lafite Rothschild – where the wines demand three-figure price tags. In 2001 he decided to take his considerable expertise to the Languedoc and, together with his wife Christine, bought the historic Château d’Anglès. The estate lies in La Clape, an appellation famed for the quality of its reds. And that quality is certainly reflected in this, the château’s grand vin. It’s an expressive, full-bodied blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre, which spends at least 10 months maturing in oak to give it extra complexity and a smooth, decadent texture. Expect powerful flavours of ripe red and black fruits, liquorice and tobacco, plus a long, fresh finish that pairs perfectly with juicy meats. Try it with steak or cellar it for up to 20 years.