Calmel & Joseph - Les Crus - Limoux 2014
Languedoc
White
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17,5/20
Jancis Robinson
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88/100
Robert Parker
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Médaille d'Or
Gilbert & Gaillard
"Light gold color. Fine woody vanilla on a background of peach, honey and heady flowers. A spirited attack. The palate develops slowly, accompanied by an elegant woody-fruity palette. The final sweetness prolongs the pleasure". (Le Guide des Vins 2016 - Gilbert & Gaillard)
Features
Estate
Calmel & Joseph
Cuvée
Les Crus
Vintage
2014
Designation
Limoux
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
100% Chardonnay
Terroirs
clay soils above 300m altitude
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
de-stemming. Free-run juice and press juice fermented separately. Fermented for 3 weeks in barrels. Partial malolactic fermentation.
Breeding
6 months in 500-litre barrels
Alcohol content
13%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
light yellow with green highlights
Nose
powerful, complex aromas of spices, flowers and mint.
Mouth
Straightforward, lively and iodized, with a slight bitterness. Minerality, freshness and length
Serve
at 10-12°C
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairing
enjoy with grilled fish, white meats a la plancha, a cheese platter...
Calmel & Joseph
Limoux
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
Scored (2016 guide) 88/100 (Good wine)
Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2016 guide) 17.5/20
Recommended area
Gilbert & Gaillard
Wine rated (2016 guide) Gold Medal
About the wine:
Light gold color. Fine woody vanilla on a background of peach, honey and heady flowers. A spirited attack. The palate develops slowly, accompanied by an elegant woody-fruity palette. The final sweetness prolongs the pleasure.
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN PAUL B. Published on 28/01/2023
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Note and review by M. YANN J. Published on 11/09/2017
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