Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Pinot Noir
75 cl
/
13% Vol
This is an excellent Pinot Noir with a bright fruity nose leading to a dry yet fruity palate with a cinnamon spice finish. Drinking beautifully now and pairs excellently with grilled vegetables and salads, or even on its own!
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Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Pinot Noir
€17.50
Ex Tax: €14.23
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose is bright and fruity with good intensity.
Palate
The palate is fresh and medium-bodied with a nice fruit character and a cinnamon spice finish.
Fact Sheet
Ageing
Drinking perfectly now!
Fluid
75 cl
Grape Variety
100% Pinot Noir
Maturation
Maturation takes place for five months in concrete tanks before bottling.
Alcohol %
13%
Estate/Producer
Calmel and Joseph
Region/AOC
Languedoc
Vintage
2018
Closure
Screwcap
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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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