Fine, spicy and fruity, Calmel & Joseph's Languedoc red is deeply Mediterranean in style. Aromas of garrigue and ripe berries mingle on the palate, with smooth, round tannins.
Features
Estate
Calmel & Joseph
Vintage
2015
Designation
Languedoc
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 20% Carignan
Terroirs
granite and schist soils in the Roussillon region for the Grenache Noirs, mountain slopes for the Syrahs, red ruffes for the Carignans
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
Partial crushing of 30% of the berries. Fermentation at 25°C for 15 days. Two punchings of the cap per day. Malolactic fermentation on racked wine.
Breeding
in concrete tanks for 4 months
Alcohol content
14%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
garnet robe
Nose
fine, spicy and clean. Aromas of red fruit with a dominant of blackcurrant.
Mouth
Aromas of garrigue and berries. Smooth, round and well-structured tannins.
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2020
Food and wine pairing
to be enjoyed with a fine piece of beef, ...
Calmel & Joseph
Languedoc
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated (2016 guide) 14.5/20 (Vintage 2014) (Good wine)
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
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