Calmel & Joseph Corbieres L'Aventure
75cl
/
13.5% Vol
This organic wine is an elegant and fresh expression of Corbières. The Syrah brings pleasant notes of red fruits and spices, while the Grenache noir gives the wine a nice depth and volume. Easy-drinking and enjoyable, it provides a versatile wine that matches very well with a wide variety of cuisines.
Calmel & Joseph Corbieres L'Aventure
€18.50
Ex Tax: €15.04
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose shows fresh aromas of strawberries, violets , blackberries, and aniseed.
Palate
The palate is complex and smooth, with flavours of red and black fruits that mix elegantly with herbaceous notes. The finish shows excellent length with continued fruity flavours.
Colour
Bright ruby red
Fact Sheet
Ageing
With careful storage, this wine will drink well for the next 3 to 6 years
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
60% Grenache noir, 40% Syrah
Maturation
Maturation takes place for 6 months in concrete tanks.
Alcohol %
13.5%
Estate/Producer
Calmel & Joseph
Country
France
Region/AOC
Corbières, Languedoc.
Vintage
2019
Closure
Cork
Food Matching
Food Matching
Pairs superbly with slow cooked beef, pulled pork, Moroccan tagine and even curry, chicken Colombo, and sheep cheese.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Jancis Robinson 17/20.
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
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