Calmel & Joseph Terrasses du Larzac Les Crus
75 cl
This blend of Mourvedre, Syrah and Grenache offers rich aromas of blackberries and cassis. Well balanced wine with excellent structure and good tannin. Notes of liquorice, peppermint, garrigue, laurel, cassis, and spices.
This blend of Mourvedre, Syrah and Grenache offers rich aromas of blackberries and cassis. Well balanced wine with excellent structure and good tannin. Notes of liquorice, peppermint, garrigue, laurel, cassis, and spices.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | Clean and straightforward on the nose, showing a beautiful identity. It is intense and concentrated with notes of red and black fruit - with a predominance of blackcurrants. |
Palate | The texture on the palate is supple, concentrated and balanced: the tannins are fine. Notes of liquorice, menthol, garrigue, bay leaves, blackcurrants, and spices. The wine shows marked minerality with superb fruit. A very delicate wine. |
Colour | Deep ruby colour |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75 cl |
Grape Variety | 50% Mourvedre, 25% Syrah, 25% Grenache |
Alcohol % | 13.5 |
Estate/Producer | Calmel & Joseph |
Country | France |
Region/AOC | Languedoc |
Vintage | 2017 |
Making Techniques | 12 months ageing in oak barrels (30% new, 40% second use, 30% third use). Malolactic fermentation occurs in barrel. |
Closure | Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Drink now, or age for up to a decade |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Decanter | 87 Points. ‘An interesting blend of 50% Mourvedre, 25% Grenache and 25% Syrah that comes from the limestone and gravelly soils of the Terrasses du Larzac appellation. Aged 14 months in a combination of new, once used and twice used barrels, it has a spicy, peppery, menthol and black raspberry scented personality as well as medium-bodied richness, juice acidity and a clean, straightforward personality.’ |
Jancis Robinson | 17.5/20. 2014 - ‘Not pronounced, but distinctive nose: pomegranate and beetroot, orange peel, guava. Glossy intensity spreads across the palate filling all corners of the mouth with reverberating layers of flavour. Clenched with tension and intent, ambitious, beautifully balanced, tannins smouldering in the background, no single component dominating. Strong, spiced finish. Almost long, and then it just fades a tiny bit too quickly for so much delivery. Drink 2016-24’ |
International Wine Challenge | Silver Medal |