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Calmel & Joseph - Languedoc 2015

Calmel & Joseph - Languedoc 2015

14,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

(Notes from the 2014 vintage)

Refined, spicy, and fruity, Calmel & Joseph's Languedoc red wine is deeply Mediterranean in style. Aromas of garrigue and ripe berries mingle on the palate with mellow, rounded tannins.

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Estate

Calmel & Joseph

Vintage

2015

Designation

Languedoc

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 20% Carignan

Terroirs

granitic and schistose soils of Roussillon for Grenache Noir, backed by mountains for Syrah, on red ruffes for Carignan

Viticulture

traditional and neat

Grape harvest

manual

Wine making

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

Livestock farming

in concrete tanks for 4 months

Alcohol content

14%

Eye

garnet dress

Nose

Fine, spicy, and clean. Aromas of red fruits with a dominant note of blackcurrant.

Mouth

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

Serve

at 16-18°C

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2020

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

to be enjoyed with a nice piece of beef, ...

More information on Calmel & Joseph

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rating (2016 guide) 14.5/20 (2014 vintage) (Good wine)

Rated estate (2025 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

The ideal place for those who want to discover the best Languedoc wines that remain faithful to their terroir. Jérôme Joseph and Laurent Calmel are wine merchants without a cellar. They age selected vintages at the wineries where they purchase them, respecting the flavors and terroirs of origin. A wide range of delicious wines, including many successful vintages and a few amazing surprises.

Decanter

Decanter

Rated domain 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, joined forces with Jérôme Joseph in 1995 to found a wine merchant specializing in regional wines from Languedoc-Roussillon. The duo launched their label in 2007. He selects the plots, vinifies and ages the vintages.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Rated Recommended

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