2022 Château La Négly La Côte

Château la Négly is located in the Languedoc, on the banks of the Étang de Pissévache on the foothills of the La Clape Massif. Négly is owned by the Paux-Rosset family, and daughter Marion makes the wine, assisted by oenologist Claude Gros. The great diversity of soils, height difference and location (up to ten meters from the tide's edge!) ensures a great variety in style and strength, but there is one characteristic that unites all wines: great precision and a strong degree of minerality. The quality of Négly has not gone unnoticed by Parker: he has repeatedly given high ratings (up to 99 points) to various Négly wines!

This seductive wine is a blend of Carignan, Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. The grapes grow on the southeastern slopes of the La Clape massif. The grapes get a lot of sun, but at the same time benefit from the cooling sea breeze. The rocky soil is rich in sand, clay and limestone. After harvest, the different grape varieties ferment separately, with the Carignan undergoing a carbonic macération. Half of the wine matures on concrete, the other half matures in French oak barrels. Inviting and concentrated on the nose, with aromas of blackcurrant, pepper, licorice and a little smokiness. The taste is typical of the Languedoc: full, sultry, but also smooth, seductive and juicy!

Jancis Robinson, July 2019 - 15.5/20 pts (2018)
Competition Mâcon 2019 - Gold medal (2018)