Château d'Agel - In Extremis

Château d'AgelIn Extremis

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The In Extremis of Château d'Agel is a red wine from the region of Minervois of Languedoc-Roussillon.
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Grenache, the Syrah and the Grenache noir.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.

Taste structure of the In Extremis from the Château d'Agel

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the In Extremis of Château d'Agel in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the In Extremis of Château d'Agel in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of cherry, non oak or floral and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, red fruit or spices.

Details and technical informations about Château d'Agel's In Extremis.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
15°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Grenache noir is a grape variety that originated in Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Grenache noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Languedoc & Roussillon, Rhone Valley, Loire Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

In Extremis - 2016
In the top 100 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 4.411110
In Extremis - 2015
In the top 100 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 4.311110
In Extremis - 2014
In the top 100 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 4.211110
In Extremis - 2013
In the top 100 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 411110
In Extremis - 2012
In the top 100 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 4.211110
In Extremis - 2011
In the top 100 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 4.311110
In Extremis - 2010
In the top 100 of of Minervois wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of In Extremis from Château d'Agel are 2016, 2015, 2011, 2007 and 2014.

Informations about the Château d'Agel

The winery offers 30 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Minervois in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon
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The Château d'Agel is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 26 wines for sale in the of Minervois to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Languedoc-Roussillon
In the top 7000 of of France wines
In the top 350 of of Minervois wines
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The wine region of Minervois

Minervois is an appellation for distinctive red wines from the western Languedoc region of France. In general, they are softer than those produced in the Corbières, just to the South. The Minervois appellation also covers rosé and white wines. The predominant Grape varieties used in AOC Minervois wines are Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre.


The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon

Languedoc (formerly Coteaux du Languedoc) is a key appellation used in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region of southern France. It covers Dry table wines of all three colors (red, white and rosé) from the entire region, but leaves Sweet and Sparkling wines to other more specialized appellations. About 75% of all Languedoc wines are red, with the remaining 25% split roughly down the middle between whites and rosés. The appellation covers most of the Languedoc region and almost a third of all the vineyards in France.

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The word of the wine: Herbaceous

Vegetable odour reminiscent of freshly cut grass and considered a defect of the wine.

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