Winemaker Notes
Château la Négly is located in the Languedoc, on the banks of the Étang de Pissévache on the foothills of the Massif of La Clape. 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 high tide!), allows for a great variety in style and strength, but there is one characteristic that connects all wines: great precision and a high degree of minerality. The quality of Négly has also not gone unnoticed by Parker: he repeatedly gave high (up to 99 points) ratings to various Négly wines!
The La Négly Les Astérides rouge is a blend of Mourvedre, Grenache, Carignan and Syrah. The Carignan grapes have undergone macération carbonique, the rest of the grapes are classically verified. The wine has matured half in concrete and half in French oak.
Intense ruby red color. The nose pairs aromas of blackcurrant and black pepper, with licorice and toasted notes. The full-bodied palate offers a silky and elegant texture.
Ideal with a T-bone steak.