Calmel & Joseph Les Arques Minervois
Attractive deep-purple in colour. Predominantly Syrah (80%) with some Grenache (20%). Good mineral quality too. Spicy notes with a hint of truffle and a long finish.
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Attractive deep-purple in colour. Predominantly Syrah (80%) with some Grenache (20%). Good mineral quality too. Spicy notes with a hint of truffle and a long finish.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | A spicy, concentrated nose that intertwines superb aromas of ripe fruit, black olive, forest floor and garrigue |
| Palate | A rich, full palate offers notes of blackcurrant, fig, citrus, aniseed and chocolate, with silky, well-integrated tannins that promise great ageing potential. |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | 80% Syrah, 20% Grenache |
| Alcohol % | 14.5% |
| Estate/Producer | Calmel & Joseph |
| Region/AOC | Minervois - Languedoc - France |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Making Techniques | Made with a highly focused approach from carefully chosen parcels which are selected after tasting the fruit from each row, using the very best vines; only the most perfect bunches from each vine are taken. |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| Decanter | Bronze Medal |
| Gilbert & Gaillard 2014 | Gold Medal |
| Jancis Robinson | 17/20/ 'It's quite frankly delicious ...!' |
| Robert Parker | 88 Points. 'The 2011 Minervois Les Arques is bright and juicy, with plenty of creme de cassis, blackberry, spice, leather and resinous herb-like qualities all showing in its medium-bodied, full and fleshy style… a rock solid bottle of wine to drink over the coming 4 to 5 years.' |
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