In the glass
Aroma: blueberry, leather, garrigue, iron
Palate: concentrated dark fruit, wild herbs, iron, fine grain tannin
Mourvedre-dominated prestige cuvée of La Negly from very old vines; parcel selection yielding tiny harvests of 10-15 hl/ha. Named for the chateau's historic 18th-century identity.
What it pairs with
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Wild boar slow-braised
Mourvedre's iron-leather depth meets gamey wild boar. -
Roast saddle of venison
L'Ancely's structure carries delicate game. -
Aged Roquefort
Salty blue cheese contrasts the wine's wild herbs.
History
L'Ancely is the Mourvedre-dominated prestige cuvée of Chateau La Negly, drawn from very old vines yielding tiny harvests of 10-15 hl/ha. Named for the chateau's 18th-century identity (the Chateau bore the name Ancely).
- 1998 — First vintage of L'Ancely
- 1992 — Paux-Rosset family acquires the estate
Facts
- Producer
- Chateau La Negly
- Grapes
- Mourvedre (85%), Grenache (10%), Syrah (5%)
- Classification
- AOC La Clape
- Oak
- 18-24 months in French oak barriques
- ABV
- 15.0%
- Price
- EUR 60-100 at retail
- Drinking window
- 7-22 from vintage
- First vintage
- 1998
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about L'Ancely
What does Negly L'Ancely taste like?
Blueberry, leather, garrigue and iron on the nose; concentrated dark fruit, wild herbs, iron and fine-grain tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long finish.
When should I drink Negly L'Ancely?
Drink between 7 and 22 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 2 hours of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 12-18 years.
What grapes are in L'Ancely?
Eighty-five percent Mourvedre with 10 percent Grenache and 5 percent Syrah, from very old vines yielding tiny harvests of 10-15 hl/ha.
What food pairs with Negly L'Ancely?
Wild boar slow-braised is the canonical pairing; Mourvedre's iron-leather depth meets gamey wild boar. Roast saddle of venison and aged Roquefort are equally strong matches.