Calmel & Joseph Minervois
75 cl
/
15% Vol
A great value for money Minervois from this award-winning producer in Languedoc. Organic, with good structure and sumptuous aromas of black and red fruit such as blackberry, blackcurrant, and strawberry, counterbalanced by a lovely minerality. The palate is spicy, powerful, smooth, and delicate at the same time. The wine has superb harmony.
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Calmel & Joseph Minervois
€18.00
Ex Tax: €14.63
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
A powerful nose marked by a strong personality, with notes of black and red fruit, such as blackberry, blackcurrant, and strawberry.
Palate
The palate is full-bodied with notes of ripe fruits, prunes, and dried figs. Beautifully structured, smooth, and spicy, with grippy tannins, the finish is long and fruity.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
60% Syrah, 40% Grenache
Maturation
Maturation takes place in vats for 12 months on fine lees.
Alcohol %
15%
Style
Dry, full-bodied, smooth red wine
Estate/Producer
Calmel & Joseph
Country
France
Region/AOC
Languedoc
Vintage
2019/2020
Closure
Cork
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Decanter World Wine Awards - Silver Medal
Jancis Robinson - 16/20
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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