Château de l'Engarran - Cuvée Sainte-Cécile 2012
14/20
Bettane & Desseauve
In 2012, the Cuvée Sainte-Cécile offers an explosive nose of fresh cherry and blackberry aromas, with floral notes enhanced by an exotic peppery note (Sichuan pepper). The minty note (rockrose) on the palate lends the wine a rich, indulgent character, as well as a lightness that complements its refined structure. Finally, the violet provides the finishing touch to this red wine with its distinctly feminine elegance. A true lady!
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Eye
a red wine with purple highlights, brilliant
Nose
an explosive blend of fresh cherry and blackberry, with floral notes enhanced by an exotic peppery note (Sichuan pepper)
Palate
The minty note (cyst) lends the wine a rich, indulgent character and a lightness that complements its delicate structure. Finally, the violet provides the finishing touch to this wine, which exudes a distinctly feminine elegance.
Serve
at 15-17°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2016
Food and wine pairings
Perfect with poultry, shepherd’s pie, quiche lorraine, and grilled meats in the summer… a wine we love to have on hand…
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2015 guide) 14/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2025 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the wine:
Lavender and garrigue—this is a flavorful wine with an approachable style.
About the estate:
We admire the energy and healthy ambition of the two sisters, Diane and Constance, who energetically manage L'Engarran (50 hectares), spread out around an 18th-century folly. Diane, who oversees the winemaking, strives for precision. The style highlights the grapes’ full ripeness, resulting in opulent wines, with improvements in the quality of the tannins, which are now finer and rounder.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Château de l'Engarran is an 18th-century "folly" in Montpellier, listed on the National Register of Historic Monuments. Three generations of women have turned this 55-hectare estate into one of the most beautiful destinations in the Grés de Montpellier and Saint-Georges-d'Orques regions.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Customer rating
3.5/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. JONATHAN N. Posted on 02/09/2016
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Review by Mr. PAUL OLIVIER P. Published on March 1, 2014
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