2013 Château la Négly Villamanda Languedoc

Today, Chateau la Négly is considered a reference for the Languedoc's potential, a reputation the domaine has earned through vineyard replanting, organic farming methods and strict quality control. Each bunch is harvested by hand and transported in small 7-8 kg boxes and the sorting process is extreme. Only perfectly ripe and intact berries reach the cellar. Parker has voted Château la Négly among the very best producers in Languedoc-Roussillon and gives the château the maximum 5 stars and the distinction "Outstanding". The domaine has also achieved the rare 100P from Robert Parker with the cult wine Clos des Truffiers in the 2001 vintage. "Château la Négly may be the Languedoc-Roussillon's finest estate. The brilliant oenologist Claude Gros oversees the winemaking, and everything is done with incredible attention to detail, aiming for world class wines of great individuality and quality." Quote Robert Parker "I'm a huge fan." - "Hat's off to Claude Gros and the team here." Quote Jeb Dunnuck, Parker's The Wine Advocate Villamanda is made primarily from Mourvedre and Syrah with some Grenache and Carignan, sourced from small vineyards near Clos du Truffiers. The soil consists of clay and chalk and the vineyards have the perfect sun exposure. The wine is an elegant powerhouse, where juicy and full-bodied dark berries, freshly ground pepper, cherries and violets are elegantly wrapped in fine tannins and a nice acidity.