“The Calades 12 expresses itself with greater precision, evoking a warm, rocky landscape with notes of delicious berries. ” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2015 - RVF). Jammy black fruits are accompanied here by sweet spices, offering a rich, indulgent flavor and a long finish, with a delicately minty aftertaste... A real success!
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Eye
deep carmine red
Nose
with notes of jammy black fruit and mild spices
Palate
rich and full-bodied, with a minty finish
Serve
at 14-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
pairs beautifully with spicy Middle Eastern or Mediterranean cuisine...
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2015 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2018 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
The Calades 12 expresses itself with greater precision, evoking a warm, rocky landscape with notes of delicious berries.
About the estate:
Located north of the Pic Saint-Loup appellation, this estate consists of a large southwestern-facing hillside plot on limestone scree, planted primarily with Grenache and Syrah. This is the Foulaquier terroir proper, which is joined within the estate by the more loamy, northeastern-facing Tonillières terroir. This venture, launched in 1998, is led by the couple Pierre Jequier, a former architect, and Blandine Chauchat, a former parliamentary official. These passionate winemakers have restructured the estate, which has very ancient origins, steering it toward certification in organic and then biodynamic farming. After a few minor adjustments, they present a renewed range of healthy, delicious, and fragrant wines, most of which are aged in a reductive environment.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 3 reviews
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