"The Calades 12 expresses itself with greater precision, in a beautiful evocation of warm rock with notes of delicious berries. " (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2015 - RVF). Jammy black fruits are accompanied here by sweet spices, with plenty of richness and length on the palate, and a delicately minty finish... A real success!
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Eye
deep crimson red dress
Nose
with notes of jammy black fruits and sweet spices
Mouth
very rich and long-lasting, with a menthol finish
Serve
at 14-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2022
Food and wine pairings
pairs beautifully with spicy Oriental 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 in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About wine:
The Calades 12 expresses itself with greater precision, in a beautiful evocation of warm rock with notes of delicious berries.
About the estate:
Located north of the Pic Saint-Loup appellation, this estate consists of a large south-west facing hillside plot on limestone scree, planted mainly with Grenache and Syrah. This is the Foulaquier terroir itself, which is joined by the more loamy Tonillières terroir, facing north-east. This adventure, which began in 1998, is led by Pierre Jequier, a former architect, and Blandine Chauchat, a former parliamentary official. These passionate winemakers have restructured the estate, which has very ancient origins, by steering it towards organic and then biodynamic certification. After a few minor adjustments, they now offer 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
Review and opinion by Mr. JACK F. Published on 02/06/2018
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Review and opinion by Mr. PATRICK R. Published on 05/06/2016
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Note and opinion by Mr. CHARLES B. Published on 10/30/2015
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