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Calmel & Joseph - Les Crus - Terrasses du Larzac 2014

Calmel & Joseph - Les Crus - Terrasses du Larzac 2014

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5/5 (2 customers)

17,5/20

Jancis Robinson

A blend of Mourvèdre, Grenache, and Syrah, this Terrasses du Larzac offers a nose that is as distinctive as ever, with rich aromas of blackcurrant, elderflower, and candied fruit cake. We appreciate its frank and elegant palate, featuring subtle hints of mint and oak. Mourvèdre, the dominant variety in this blend, makes for a complex wine with excellent aging potential.

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Estate

Calmel & Joseph

Vintage

Les Crus

Vintage

2014

Designation

Terrasses du Larzac

Region

Languedoc

Grape varieties

50% Mourvèdre, 25% Syrah, 25% Grenache

Terroirs

clay-limestone soils, composed of limestone gravel of cryoclastic origin embedded in a deep layer of sandy clay.

Viticulture

traditional and meticulous

Grape Harvest

at peak ripeness

Winemaking

Traditional vinification in vats. Punching down at the start of fermentation, followed by light daily soaking of the lees toward the end of the vatting period. Vatting period of 15 days. Malolactic fermentation in barrels.

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 months in oak barrels: 30% new oak, 40% one-use barrels, 30% two-use barrels

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

ruby-red dress

Nose

Dominated by blackcurrant, elderflower, and a hint of candied fruit cake. Then come aromas of licorice and subtle woody notes

Palate

A clean, smooth, elegant, and well-balanced palate. Menthol and spicy notes

Serve

at 16-18°C

Drink from

2016

Drink before

2023

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

pairs well with beef tenderloin with shallots, Provençal beef stew...

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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.

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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.

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Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2016 guide) 17,5/20

Rated: Recommended

Customer rating

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