"Everything is perfumed and elegant in this gourmet red: the nose of black fruit, redcurrant, spices and licorice, as well as the silky, crisp palate, gently supported by polished tannins that let the ripe, fresh fruit express itself without restraint. A great success, as is often the case with this inspired negociant". (Le Guide Hachette 2023)
Features
Estate
Calmel & Joseph
Cuvée
Le Gaillard
Vintage
2020
Designation
Faugères
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 20% Carignan
Terroirs
Schist
Viticulture
Certified organic
Harvest
At optimum maturity
Winemaking
Destemming and sorting, traditional vinification, malolactic fermentation under marc.
Breeding
6 months in tank
Alcohol content
14%
Organic
Yes
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Bright cherry red
Nose
Quite ripe, with a touch of pencil point, fresh mint, garrigue and a hint of viandé.
Mouth
Crisp, clean attack, grain of tannin, characteristic fatness between power and tension, aromas of mint, thyme, anise, liquorice, fennel, smoky notes.
Serve
Between 15 and 17°C
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy with beef colombo, grilled chipolatas, mustard ham...
Calmel & Joseph
Faugères
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
Wine rated (guide 2023) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Everything is perfumed and elegant in this gourmet red: the nose of black fruit, redcurrant, spices and licorice, as well as the silky, crisp palate, gently supported by polished tannins that allow ripe, fresh fruit to express itself without restraint. A great success, as is often the case with this inspired wine merchant.
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
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
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