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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 together on the palate, where the tannins are smooth and rounded.

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Estate

Calmel & Joseph

Vintage

2015

Designation

Languedoc

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

50% Syrah, 30% Grenache, 20% Carignan

Regions

granite and schist soils in Roussillon for the black Grenache grapes, on the mountainside for the Syrahs, and on red ruffes for the Carignans

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Grape Harvest

manual

Wine Production

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

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

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

Rated estate (2026 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

The perfect choice for anyone who wants 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 the selected vintages at the wineries from which they purchase them, respecting the original flavors and terroirs. A wide, delightful selection featuring many excellent wines and a few stunning surprises.

Decanter

Decanter

Rated Estate Recommended

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the estate:

Laurent Calmel, a winemaker, teamed up with Jérôme Joseph to found a wine merchant firm in 1995 that specializes in regional wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon. The duo launched their own label in 2007. They select the vineyard plots, 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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