“The Calades 12 expresses itself with greater precision, evoking a beautiful, 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 color
Nose
with notes of jammy dark fruits and mild spices
Palate
rich and full-bodied, with a minty finish
Serve
at 14-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
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 excellence of French winemaking.)
About the wine:
The Calades 12 expresses itself with greater precision, offering a lovely evocation of warm, rocky terrain 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 terroir of Les Tonillières. This venture, which began in 1998, is led by the couple Pierre Jequier, a former architect, and Blandine Chauchat, a former parliamentary aide. These passionate winemakers have restructured the estate—which has very ancient origins—guiding it toward certification in organic and then biodynamic farming. After a few minor adjustments, they now present a renewed range of healthy, delicious, and aromatic wines, most of which are aged in a reductive environment.
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. JACK F. Posted on February 6, 2018
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Review by Mr. PATRICK R. Posted on May 6, 2016
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Review by Mr. CHARLES B. Published on October 30, 2015
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