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Calmel & Joseph - Les Crus - Caramany 2013

Name: Calmel & Joseph - The Vintages - Caramany 2013
Brand: Calmel & Joseph
Rating: 4 (5 reviews)

Côtes du Roussillon Villages|Red wine

4/5 (5 customers)

2*Étoiles

Hachette

Médaille d'Or

Gilbert & Gaillard

88/100

Robert Parker

16,5/20

Jancis Robinson

“Syrah (50%), Grenache, and Carignan come together in this oak-aged cuvée. Captivating, rich, and powerful, the nose reveals aromas of red and black fruits and iris, nuanced with balsamic notes. The fruity aromas (blackberry, blackcurrant, and cherry) are evident in a delicate attack, followed by woody licorice notes that emerge in a full-bodied, velvety texture built on fine tannins. The finish is long, fresh, and floral. A wine with substance and a promising future.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2017)

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Estate

Calmel & Joseph

Vintage

Les Crus - Caramany

Vintage

2013

Designation

Côtes du Roussillon Villages

Region

Roussillon

Grape Varieties

50% Syrah, 30% Carignan, 20% Grenache

Regions

gneiss soils and mountainous granite sands

Grape Harvest

at optimal maturity

Wine Production

Destemming. Slow fermentation for 3 weeks

Livestock Farming

30% of the volume is aged for 12 months in barrels, and 70% in concrete tanks

Alcohol content

13.5%

Eye

a deep garnet color with violet highlights

Nose

Intense aromas of rockrose and heather, with a hint of flint.

Palate

Fresh and elegant. Well-integrated tannins. Notes of licorice and anise. Beautiful power and minerality

Serve

at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink starting at

2017

Drink before

2025

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs well with chili con carne, meatballs in sauce, beef stew...

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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 winemakers’ estates from whom they purchase them, respecting the original flavors and terroirs. A wide, delightful selection featuring many excellent wines and a few stunning surprises.

Decanter

Rated Estate Recommended

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2017 guide) 2** stars (Outstanding Wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

Syrah (50%), Grenache, and Carignan come together in this oak-aged cuvée. Captivating, rich, and powerful, the nose reveals aromas of red and black fruits and iris, nuanced with balsamic notes. The fruity aromas (blackberry, blackcurrant, and cherry) are evident in a delicate attack, followed by woody licorice notes that emerge in a full-bodied, velvety texture built on fine tannins. The finish is long, fresh, and floral. A wine with substance and a promising future.

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

Wine rated 88/100 (Good wine)

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2016 guide) 16,5/20

Rated "Recommended"

Gilbert & Gaillard

Wine rated (2017 guide) Gold Medal

About the wine:

Black color, youthful. Fresh and fruity on the nose (blackcurrant, plum, sweet cherry). A very supple, very smooth Roussillon that emphasizes freshness. With this wine, we return to the basics—namely, the pleasure of fruit. You can’t help but love it. Perfect for a summer barbecue.

Customer Rating

4/5

based on 5 reviews

Review by Mr. JACQUES R. Published on May 28, 2018

Well, the finish is smooth and long