Calmel & Joseph - Les Crus - Terrasses du Larzac 2014
Languedoc
Red
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17,5/20
Jancis Robinson
A blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache and Syrah, this Terrasses du Larzac presents a nose as singular as ever, with gourmet aromas of blackcurrant, elderberry and candied fruit cake. The palate is frank and elegant, with subtle notes of menthol and wood. The Mourvèdre grape, a major component of this blend, makes for a complex cuvée with excellent ageing potential.
Features
Estate
Calmel & Joseph
Cuvée
Les Crus
Vintage
2014
Designation
Terrasses du Larzac
Region
Languedoc
Grape varieties
50% Mourvèdre, 25% Syrah, 25% Grenache
Terroirs
clay-limestone soils, composed of limestone pebbles of cryoclastic origin embedded in a deep, sandy-clay fabric.
Viticulture
traditional and meticulous
Harvest
at optimum maturity
Winemaking
traditional fermentation in vats. Pigeage at the start of fermentation, followed by daily light wetting of the marc at the end of the cuvaison. Vatting for 15 days. Malolactic fermentation in barrels.
Breeding
12 months in oak barrels: 30% new wood, 40% 1-wine barrels, 30% 2-wine barrels
Alcohol content
13.5%
Tasting & pairing
Eye
ruby robe
Nose
dominated by blackcurrant, elderberry and a note of candied fruit cake. Then licorice and lightly woody aromas.
Mouth
clean, silky, elegant and balanced attack. Minty, spicy notes
Serve
at 16-18°C
Drink from
2016
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairing
is a perfect match for onglet de boeuf à l'échalotte, daube à la provençale...
Calmel & Joseph
Terrasses du Larzac
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
Wine rated (2016 guide) 17.5/20
Recommended area
Customer reviews
Customer rating
5/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. GREGOIRE M. Published on 10/09/2017
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Note and review by M. ANDREA J. Published on 16/07/2016
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