"The 2017 Corbières La Madone is a 60-40 blend of Grenache and Syrah that was co-fermented and then aged for a year in barrel. Plums and vanilla mark the nose, leading to a full-bodied, creamy wine that's supple to the touch. It's undeniably modern, but hard to resist, as waves of ripe fruit and subtle oak flood the palate and linger on the velvety finish[...]" (Wine Advocate 2020)
Features
Estate
Calmel & Joseph
Cuvée
La Madone
Vintage
2017
Designation
Corbières
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
55% Grenache Noir, 45% Syrah
Terroirs
Clayey sandy limestone
Viticulture
Traditional and meticulous
Harvest
Manual, stand sorting, 15kg boxes
Winemaking
De-stemming, Grenache and Syrah vinified together, 3-week maceration at 22-28°C, malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Breeding
12 months in one-year-old barrels, no fining
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Deep purple-red colour
Nose
Balanced and flattering, toasty aromas, dark fruit notes, after a few turns of the glass, spices (pepper, cinnamon) and floral aromas appear.
Mouth
Fresh and balanced, mellow tannins, notes of truffle, chocolate, black fruit (blackcurrant, blackberry), garrigue, floral scents, spices.
Serve
Between 16 and 18°C
Drink before
2032+
Guard
15 years
Food and wine pairing
Sublimate a rib of Aubrac beef, a leg of Cabardes lamb, a Ardennes hind stew...
Calmel & Joseph
Corbières
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (guide 2023) 2*Stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more regular and homogeneous than the previous one)
About the domain :
The ideal house for those who want to discover good Languedoc wines faithful to their terroir. Jérôme Joseph and Laurent Calmel are wine merchants without a winery. They mature their selected cuvées with the winegrowers from whom they buy them, respecting the flavors and terroirs of their origins. A wide gourmet range with many successful wines and a few stunning surprises.
Decanter
Area rated Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the domain :
In 1995, oenologist Laurent Calmel teamed up with Jérôme Joseph to found a trading house specializing in Languedoc-Roussillon terroir wines. The duo launched their label in 2007. He selects the plots, vinifies and ages the cuvées.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2020 guide) 92/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2017 Corbières La Madone is a 60-40 blend of Grenache and Syrah that was co-fermented and then aged for a year in barrel. Plums and vanilla mark the nose, leading to a full-bodied wine that's creamy and supple to the touch. It's undeniably modern, but hard to resist, as waves of ripe fruit and subtle oak flood the palate and linger on the velvety finish. It should drink well for at least another five years.
Jancis Robinson
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