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Calmel & Joseph - Saint-Chinian Le Saint Festin blanc 2023
17,5/20
Jancis Robinson
“A rare, luminous white wine—a vibrant interpretation of Saint-Chinian”
“A nose of linden blossoms and acacia honey. It’s simply delicious. Rich and honeyed, (dry but) almost reminiscent of baklava. Pistachio, honey, angelica, cardamom, pastry, 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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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 well-rounded, with a lovely glycerine-like texture, delicate tannins, and a long, elegant finish
Serve
At 10°–12° C
Drink before
2028
Food and wine pairings
To accompany a family lunch: red lentil curry, salmon en papillote, zucchini risotto, Roquefort tart...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
The perfect choice for those who want 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 their selected vintages at the winemakers’ estates from whom they purchase them, preserving the original flavors and terroirs. A wide, delightful selection featuring many excellent wines and a few stunning surprises.
Decanter
Rated Winery Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Laurent Calmel, an oenologist, teamed up with Jérôme Joseph to found a wine merchant firm in 1995 specializing in regional wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon. The duo launched their own label in 2007. They select the vineyards, vinify the grapes, and age the wines.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 17,5/20
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
Aroma of linden blossoms and acacia honey. It’s simply delicious. Rich and honeyed, (dry but) almost reminiscent of baklava. Pistachio, honey, angelica, cardamom, pastry, 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.
15
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(Catalog price 18.00 €)
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