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Calmel & Joseph - Languedoc 2015

Calmel & Joseph - Languedoc 2015

14,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

(2014 Vintage Notes)

Delicate, spicy, and fruity, Calmel & Joseph’s Languedoc red embodies a distinctly Mediterranean style. Aromas of garrigue and ripe berries blend harmoniously on the palate, accompanied by smooth, rounded tannins.

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Estate

Calmel & Joseph

Vintage

2015

Designation

Languedoc

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 20% Carignan

Terroirs

granite and schist soils in Roussillon for the Grenache Noir, on the mountainside for the Syrah, and on red ruffes for the Carignan

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Grape Harvest

manual

Winemaking

Partial crushing of the grapes (30%). Fermentation at 25°C for 15 days. Two punch-downs per day. Malolactic fermentation of the racked wine

Livestock farming

in concrete tanks for 4 months

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

maroon dress

Nose

Delicate, spicy, and crisp. Aromas of red berries with a dominant note of blackcurrant

Palate

Aromas of garrigue and berries. Smooth, round, and well-structured tannins

Serve

at 16-18°C

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2020

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

best enjoyed with a nice cut of beef, ...

More information at Calmel & Joseph

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated wine (2016 guide) 14.5/20 (2014 vintage) (Good wine)

Rated estate (2025 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

The perfect choice for those who want to discover fine Languedoc wines that remain true to their terroir. Jérôme Joseph and Laurent Calmel are wine merchants without their own cellars. They age their selected vintages at the winemakers’ estates from whom they purchase them, preserving the original flavors and terroirs. A wide, delightful selection featuring many excellent wines and a few stunning surprises.

Decanter

Decanter

Rated Winery Recommended

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the estate:

Laurent Calmel, an oenologist, teamed up with Jérôme Joseph to found a wine merchant firm in 1995 specializing in regional wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon. The duo launched their own label in 2007. They select the vineyards, vinify the grapes, and age the wines.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated: Recommended

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