Calmel & Joseph - Les Crus - Caramany 2013

Name: Calmel & Joseph - Les Crus - Caramany 2013
Brand: Calmel & Joseph
Rating: 4 (5 reviews)

Côtes du Roussillon Villages|Red wine

Roussillon

Red

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Drink or Keep

4/5 (5 customers)

2*Étoiles

Hachette

Médaille d'Or

Gilbert & Gaillard

88/100

Robert Parker

16,5/20

Jancis Robinson

"Syrah (50%), Grenache and Carignan collaborate on this oak-aged cuvée. Enchanting, rich and powerful, the nose develops scents of red and black fruits, iris and balsamic notes. The fruity aromas (blackberry, blackcurrant and cherry) are found in a delicate attack, followed by a liquorice woodiness that expresses itself in an ample, velvety body built on fine tannins. The finish is long, fresh and floral. Full-bodied and promising ". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2017)

Features

Estate

Calmel & Joseph

Cuvée

Les Crus - Caramany

Vintage

2013

Designation

Côtes du Roussillon Villages

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

50% Syrah, 30% Carignan, 20% Grenache

Terroirs

mountain gneiss and granitic arena soils

Harvest

at optimum maturity

Winemaking

destemming. Slow vatting for 3 weeks

Breeding

12 months in barrels for 30% of the volume, 70% in concrete tanks

Alcohol content

13.5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

deep garnet with violet highlights

Nose

intense aromas of rockrose and heather with a hint of gunflint.

Mouth

Fresh and elegant. Coated tannins. Licorice and aniseed notes. Powerful minerality.

Serve

at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2017

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairing

enjoy with chili con carne, meatballs in sauce, beef stew...

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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

Wine rated (2017 guide) 2**Stars (Outstanding wine)

Domaine noté (guide 2023) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

Syrah (50%), Grenache and Carignan collaborate on this oak-aged cuvée. Enchanting, rich and powerful, the nose develops scents of red and black fruits, iris and balsamic notes. The fruity aromas (blackberry, blackcurrant and cherry) are found in a delicate attack, followed by a liquorice woodiness that expresses itself in an ample, velvety body built on fine tannins. The finish is long, fresh and floral. Full-bodied and promising.

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

Rated 88/100 (Good wine)

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2016 guide) 16.5/20

Recommended area

Gilbert & Gaillard

Wine rated (guide 2017) Gold Medal

About the wine:

Young, black color. Fresh, fruity nose (blackcurrant, plum, periwinkle). A very supple, tender Roussillon that favors freshness. It's back to basics, the pleasure of fruit. You can't help but love it. For summer barbecues.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4/5

out of 5 reviews

Note and review by M. JACQUES R. Published on 28/05/2018

Good, the finish is soft and long