Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Syrah
This is a lovely deep dark Syrah, with aromas of blackberry, black currant and fig following right through to the palate. Full bodied with good tannin.
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This is a lovely deep dark Syrah, with aromas of blackberry, black currant and fig following right through to the palate. Full bodied with good tannin.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Dominated by black fruit aromas (blackberry, blackcurrant, fig) |
| Palate | The mouth is intense, full bodied with beautiful silky tannins. Ends on a hit of fruit with alcohol. |
| Colour | Beautiful deep dark purple colour |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | 100% Syrah |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Style | Dry, Full Bodied |
| Estate/Producer | Calmel & Joseph |
| Country | France |
| Region/AOC | Languedoc |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Making Techniques | The grapes are picked by machine at the optimum maturity, early in the morning to avoid oxidization. Cold maceration for 5 days at 2ºC. Two Syrahs with different profiles are blended: one fresh and lively, the other one mature. 30% of the wine is aged for two months in oak barrels of 2 vintages. The remaining 70% is raised in tanks on fine lees. |
| Closure | Cork |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| Jancis Robinson | 15/20. ‘Gamey, dark plums and a bit of tarry smoke. Lots of thick chewy tannins, purple tasting, like char-grilled black figs. Not massively long but it has good presence. Drink now-2019’ |
| International Wine Challenge | Bronze Medal |
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