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Calmel & Joseph - Saint-Chinian Le Saint Festin blanc 2023
Calmel & Joseph - Saint-Chinian Le Saint Festin White 2023

Calmel & Joseph - Saint-Chinian Le Saint Festin blanc 2023

Saint-Chinian|White wine|Organic
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4.6/5 (5 customers)

17,5/20

Jancis Robinson

floral
complex
elegant
gastronomy

"A rare, luminous white wine—a vibrant interpretation of Saint-Chinian"

“Aroma of linden blossoms and acacia honey. It’s simply delicious. Rich and honeyed, (dry but) almost reminiscent of baklava. Pistachio, honey, angelica, cardamom, pastries, and apricots. Magnificent. A shimmering acidity. A sparkling tension that lingers endlessly in a very long finish. I know I’m repeating myself, but it’s magnificent.” (Jancis Robinson 2025).

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Estate

Calmel & Joseph

Vintage

Le Saint Festin

Vintage

2023

Designation

Saint-Chinian

Region

Languedoc

Grape Varieties

40% Grenache blanc, 30% Vermentino, 20% Roussanne, 10% Viognier

Regions

Saint Chinian

Viticulture

Certified Organic

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Destemming, direct pressing, 24-hour static settling, temperature-controlled fermentation at 16°–18°C for 15 days, racking, partial malolactic fermentation in 25% of the barrels

Livestock Farming

50% in concrete tanks, 50% in barrels that have held one or two vintages

Alcohol content

14%

Organic

Yes

Eye

Golden Yellow Dress

Nose

Subtle and delicate, with floral aromas of peony and honeysuckle, followed by apricot and plum, with hints of cedar

Palate

Fresh and full-bodied, with a lovely glycerin-like texture, delicate tannins, and a long, elegant finish

Serve

At 10°–12° C

Drink before

2028

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

To go with a family lunch: a red lentil curry, salmon en papillote, zucchini risotto, a Roquefort tart...

More information at Calmel & Joseph

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Bettane & Desseauve

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, an oenologist, 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

Wine rated (2025 guide) 17,5/20

Rated "Recommended"

About the wine:

Aromas of linden blossoms and acacia honey. It’s simply delicious. Rich and honeyed, (dry but) almost reminiscent of baklava. Pistachio, honey, angelica, cardamom, pastries, and apricots. Magnificent. A shimmering acidity. A sparkling tension that lingers endlessly in a very long finish. I know I’m repeating myself, but it’s magnificent.

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