Karantes Diamant
75 cl
Named after the producer's diamond shaped plot of syrah. 100% Syrah, this is a very limited production of only 1,800 bottles. It is aged in 600 litre new French oak barrels for 18 months. Very full-bodied and rich it would wipe the floor with many a Chateauneuf-du-Pape or Hermitage!
- €42.99
Named after the producer's diamond shaped plot of syrah. 100% Syrah, this is a very limited production of only 1,800 bottles. It is aged in 600 litre new French oak barrels for 18 months. Very full-bodied and rich it would wipe the floor with many a Chateauneuf-du-Pape or Hermitage!
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Black fruits such as blackberry and dark cherry aromas |
| Palate | Dried berry and wild cherry flavour. Spicy and full of fruit with a subtle taste of licorice.Very full-bodied and smmoth, great potentia for ageing |
| Colour | Deep red with purple highlights |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | 100% Syrah |
| Alcohol % | 14.5% ABV |
| Style | Dry, Full Bodied |
| Estate/Producer | Chateau des Karantes |
| Country | France |
| Region/AOC | Languedoc |
| Vintage | 2007 |
| Making Techniques | Grapes hand picked and undergo rigorous sorting. The selected grapes are transferred to an dfermented in 600L barrels. The fermentation and maceration lasts between three weeks to one month. |
| Closure | Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Great ageing potential between 10-15 Years |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| Wine Spectator 92 Points | Very refined and precise tasting with dried berry and red cherry flavour that features notes of sandalwood and savoury herbs. Smoky notes envelope the finish.' |
| Guide Hachette 2010 | 2 Stars |
| Guide Gilbert et Gaillard 2011 | 93/100 Points |
| Concours Mondial de Bruxelles 2010 | Gold Medal |