Calmel & Joseph - Terroirs - Vieux Carignan 2015
Languedoc
Red
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17/20
Jancis Robinson
Slightly peppery on the nose, Calmel & Joseph's Vieux Carignan is supple on the palate. With notes of ripe black fruit and garrigue, typical of the grape variety, it asserts itself with greediness. Made from century-old Carignan vines, it's an excellent value for money.
Features
Estate
Calmel & Joseph
Cuvée
Les Terroirs - Vieux Carignan
Vintage
2015
Designation
IGP Côtes du Brian
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
100% Carignan
Terroirs
Islet of vines planted in 1890 on clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
Destemming. Alcoholic fermentation for 20 days at temperatures between 25°C and 30°C. Large, aerated pumping-over carried out in the middle of alcoholic fermentation. Other very light pump-overs, only 5 minutes each day. Total vatting time of 30 days.
Breeding
12 months in vats
Alcohol content
14.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
deep red colour
Nose
aromas of plum, garrigue and spices
Mouth
Round with supple tannins and smoothness. Good balance between acidity and powerful aromas.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
to accompany a beef steak with pepper sauce, a dark chocolate cake...
Calmel & Joseph
IGP Côtes du Brian
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
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Rated wine (2017 guide ) 17/20
Recommended area
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.1/5
out of 8 reviews
Note and review by M. EMMANUEL L. Published on 23/04/2018
very discreet attack, full finish. very pleasant to accompany a slightly spicy dish.
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Note and review by M. JEROME C. Published on 30/06/2017
Very good wine, a typical carignan
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Note and review by M. DAVID S. Published on 16/05/2017
Good, easy-drinking wine. Fruity, drink slightly chilled.
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Note and review by M. FRANCOIS R. Published on 08/05/2017
young wine, table wine.
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Note and review by M. ALAIN M. Published on 13/03/2022
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Note and review by Mme A D. Published on 19/02/2019
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Note and review by M. JEAN PIERRE B. Published on 20/06/2018
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Note and review by M. YVAN D. Published on 17/05/2017
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