Calmel & Joseph La Planette
75cl
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14.5% Vol
A rich, complex, and concentrated blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre that really showcases the Languedoc region. Full-bodied, with layered flavours of fruits, spices, and herbs. In the mouth, it is supple and smooth with fine tannins, perfectly balanced between power and natural freshness. The finish offers notes of garrigue, fennel, and black fruit. A wine of character and elegance, with superb ageing potential.
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Calmel & Joseph La Planette
€26.50
Ex Tax: €21.54
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Intense aromas on the nose of cherries, plums and figs, with earthy notes of forest floor and sweet liquorice spice to finish.
Palate
The palate is supple and smooth with excellent balance and structure. Full bodied and fresh with flavours of black fruits and fennel spices. The finish is powerful yet elegant.
Fact Sheet
Ageing
With careful storage, this wine will drink very well for the next 3 to 5 years
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
60% Syrah, 20% Grenache Noir, 20% Mourvèdre
Maturation
Maturation takes place in old French oak for 12 months.
Alcohol %
14.5%
Country
France
Region/AOC
Minervois, Languedoc.
Vintage
2017
Closure
Cork
Producer
Calmel & Joseph
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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