Calmel & Joseph Minervois
A great value for money Menervois from this award winning producer in the Languedoc. Lots of ripe black fruit flavours with good structure and peppery spice.
- €16.50
A great value for money Menervois from this award winning producer in the Languedoc. Lots of ripe black fruit flavours with good structure and peppery spice.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | A powerful nose marked by a strong personality, with notes of scrubland and humus. |
| Palate | In the mouth it is powerful but with a soft finish. Notes of ripe fruits, prunes and dried figs cover the taste buds after the first mouthful |
| Colour | Intense crimson with purple hints |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | 60% Syrah, 40% Grenache |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Style | Dry |
| Estate/Producer | Calmel & Joseph |
| Country | France |
| Region/AOC | Languedoc |
| Vintage | 2012 |
| Making Techniques | Manual harvest with strict selection. Traditional vinification with light pumping over in the early stage of the maceration and one month into fermentation. Temperatures of fermentation are maintained around 27ºC |
| Closure | Cork |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| Jancis Robinson | 16/20. 'A juicy mouthful of mulberry and black plums, still with some leafiness but also lots of minty herbs. Attractive bitterness too. Rustic, but lots there ' |
| Decanter World Wine Awards | Silver Medal |
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