L'Ancely by Chateau La Negly

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 7 to 22 years from vintage.

vintage7 yrs22 yrs24 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

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

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 · visiting guide
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.

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