Château des Estanilles - L'Impertinent Red 2017

Château des Estanilles - L'Impertinent rouge 2017

Faugères|Red wine|Organic

3.4/5 (7 customers)

88-90/100

Robert Parker

14,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

(2016 Vintage Notes)

The red version of this cuvée is expressive, revealing aromas of beautiful ripe red fruits and slightly peppery spices. Built on an elegant tannic structure, the wine is not lacking in freshness, thanks to a lovely minerality. A complex, straightforward, and utterly charming Faugères...

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Estate

Château des Estanilles

Vintage

L'Impertinent

Vintage

2017

Designation

Faugères

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

Syrah 30%, Grenache 20%, Mourvèdre 20%, Carignan 15%, Cinsault 15%

Terroirs

High concentration of sandstone shale

Viticulture

Certified organic

Grape Harvest

Hand-picked, at peak ripeness

Winemaking

Destemming and crushing. Traditional winemaking: grape varieties vinified separately, with fermentation conditions tailored to each variety

Livestock farming

Aged 100% in casks, demi-muids, and barrels for 12 months

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Deep ruby color

Nose

Expressive and delicate, with notes of red berries and slightly peppery spices

Palate

Mineral and straightforward. Elegant tannic structure. Freshness, complexity, and balance.

Serve

At 15-18°C

Open

1 hour in advance in a carafe

Drink before

2024

Food and wine pairings

Pair with white meats, meat dishes in sauce, game...

More information at Château des Estanilles

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 14.5/20 (2016 vintage) (Good wine)

Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the estate:

This estate was the pride of Faugères in the 1990s, before being taken over by Julien Seydoux, who arrived here with the humility to learn about the terroir and the desire to bring Les Estanilles back to the forefront. The aging process is gradually adapting to the wines’ characteristics and still has room to improve. The reds are powerful and full of flavor; they are wines with a strong personality.

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

In 2009, the self-taught winemaker Julien Seydoux purchased this 44-hectare estate, which is farmed organically and produces wines that are often outstanding. A sure bet.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated wine (2017 guide) 88–90/100 (2016 vintage) (Excellent wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Customer rating

3.4/5

based on 7 reviews