Calmel & Joseph Villa Blanche Syrah
75 cl
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.
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 | |
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 | |
Fluid | 75 cl |
Grape Variety | 100% Syrah |
Alcohol % | 13% |
Style | Dry, full-bodied |
Estate/Producer | Calmel & Joseph |
Country | France |
Region/AOC | Languedoc |
Vintage | 2020 |
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 | Screwcap |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
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 |