Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Malbec
75cl
/
14% Vol
This new vintage of Malbec from the Villa Blanche signature by Calmel & Joseph shows harmony, particularity, and originality. Grown in a Mediterranean climate with continental cool humidity, the grapes are naturally fresh and well-matured, which gives the wine both balance and power. Full-bodied, deliciously fruity, woody, and spicy, it will pair well with duck breast, a mushroom fricassee, or roasted camembert.
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Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Malbec
€16.50
Ex Tax: €13.41
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Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose is filled with aromas of spices, woodbox, and jammy red fruits, with notes of toast, cacao, and vanilla on the finish.
Palate
The palate is well-balanced and smooth, with notes of coffee, saffron, white pepper, and coconut, with silky tannins. The finish is fruity and persistent.
Colour
Purple red
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
100% Malbec
Maturation
The wine was matured in one wine old barrels for 4 months.
Alcohol %
14%
Style
Powerful, full-bodied, balanced red wine, woody, spicy, and fruity.
Estate/Producer
Calmel & Joseph
Country
France
Region/AOC
Languedoc
Vintage
2020
Closure
Screw cap
Food Matching
Food Matching
Pairs well with mushrooms, duck and strong meats, and mature cheese, such as camembert.
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Jancis Robinson - 15.5/20
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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