Calmel & Joseph La Ruffe
75cl
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14.5% Vol
Elegant and harmonious red from Languedoc made with Syrah and Carignan. Aromas of wild berries, earth, truffles, and herbs. On the palate, it is bright and fruity with soft and subtle tannins, and an extremely well-balanced body. It drinks well now but has great ageing potential. Pair with roasted duck, beef, or game.
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Calmel & Joseph La Ruffe
€26.50
Ex Tax: €21.54
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromas of wild berries, herbs, truffles, and spices
Palate
Elegant, full-bodied with layers of flavour and good concentration. Flavours of wild berries, herbs, earthy notes, and truffle. Soft and round tannins, hints of spices on the finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
60% Carignan, 40% Syrah
Maturation
Aged in second and third-year-old oak for two years
Alcohol %
14.5%
Country
France
Region/AOC
Languedoc
Vintage
2016
Closure
Cork
Cellaring/Ageing Potential
Drinks well now, can keep for up to 10 years
Producer
Calmel & Joseph
Food Matching
Food Matching
Enjoy with roasted duck, beef, or game
FAQs
No single country produces objectively the best red wine: the answer depends entirely on the style and grape variety preferred. France (Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône) is the reference point for Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Syrah at the highest level. Italy (Barolo, Brunello, Amarone) excels with Nebbiolo, Sangiovese, and Corvina. Spain (Rioja, Ribera del Duero) delivers world class Tempranillo. Australia, California, and Chile produce premium expressions that consistently compete at the highest international quality levels.
Italy, France, and Spain have historically competed for the position of world's largest wine producer by volume. Italy and France regularly trade the top position, each producing approximately 45 to 50 million hectolitres annually. Spain produces slightly less. Globally, these three countries account for approximately 45 to 50% of total world wine production. China and the United States have grown significantly as producers in recent decades and are now among the top five globally.
Italy and France consistently alternate as the world's top two wine producing countries, each producing approximately 45 to 50 million hectolitres per year. Spain is typically third. The global top five also includes the United States and China. Together these five nations account for the majority of global wine production by volume. Per capita consumption data and export value league tables present different rankings: France dominates export value even when Italy leads in volume.
Georgia in the South Caucasus region is widely recognised as the oldest continuously producing wine country, with archaeological evidence of winemaking dating to approximately 6000 BCE. The indigenous Rkatsiteli and Saperavi varieties are among the oldest cultivated grape varieties still in commercial production. Georgia also maintains the traditional Qvevri method, fermenting wine in large clay amphoras buried underground, which UNESCO recognised as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013.
This is a categorically unanswerable question as wine quality is style and variety specific. France produces the reference benchmarks for Pinot Noir (Burgundy), Cabernet Sauvignon (Bordeaux), and Syrah (Northern Rhône). Italy excels with Nebbiolo (Barolo), Sangiovese (Brunello), and indigenous varieties. Spain dominates Tempranillo. Germany leads in Riesling. New World countries including Australia, New Zealand, California, and South Africa produce world class expressions across multiple varieties. The best wine is the one that most precisely suits your palate and occasion.
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