17/20
Jancis Robinson
A nose of white flowers, a palate of white fruit, this white Languedoc cuvée is both ripe and easy to digest. Acidity is well controlled. It's a dry, fresh wine, perfect with grilled white fish or fish en papillote.
Features
Estate
Calmel & Joseph
Vintage
2014
Designation
Languedoc
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
60% Roussanne, 20% Marsanne, 20% Grenache blanc
Terroirs
granite and schist soils in the Roussillon region for Grenache blanc, foothills of the Cévennes for Marsanne and Roussanne
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
classic with settling at 6°C for 24 hours, followed by fermentation at 15°C for 10 days. The fine lees are retained during the first racking after alcoholic fermentation. No malolactic fermentation.
Breeding
on fine lees for 3 months for Roussanne and Marsanne
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
pale green color.
Nose
very mineral, flinty. Opens with notes of white flowers after aeration.
Mouth
clean, well-balanced. Full-bodied mid-palate, ending on slightly spicy notes. A harmonious blend with a fine balance of fruit and freshness.
Serve
at 8-10°C
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2018
Food and wine pairing
goes very well with grilled, poached or en papillote white fish.
Calmel & Joseph
Languedoc
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 17/20 (vintage 2013)
Recommended area
Customer reviews
Customer rating
2/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. PIERRE ALEXANDRE A. Published on 21/05/2018
Not a fan, but the value for money is there, others liked it less, a nice freshness and bitterness on the finish.
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Note and review by M. AVELINO V. Published on 06/05/2016
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