Calmel & Joseph - Côtes du Roussillon Caramany La Folie Douce rouge 2021
Prix Plaisir
Bettane & Desseauve
"You'd be crazy to miss out on this vintage!"
The high altitude of the Caramany terroir comes through beautifully in this blend of Carignan, Grenache, and Syrah, lending it a crisp, clean profile. Aging in one-year-old barrels imparts subtle woody notes, well-integrated tannins, structure, and lovely complexity. It pairs perfectly with meatballs and chili con carne.
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Eye
A deep red color with hints of garnet
Nose
Intense, with subtle woody notes and aromas of dark fruits (black fig, blackberry), coconut, vanilla, and mocha; the finish is spicy, with notes of licorice, black pepper, and bay leaf, and has a slight peaty character
Palate
Powerful and velvety, with supple, round, and well-integrated tannins; it opens with blackcurrant, followed by buttery notes and hints of vanilla pods, cocoa, dried fig, and truffle
Serve
at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink before
2029
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with chili con carne, meatballs in sauce, beef stew...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated wine (2023 guide) Prix Plaisir (Bronze Medal) (Prix Plaisir)
Rated estate (2025 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the wine:
This ruby-colored wine has a beautiful color, with great intensity and roundness on the palate, and a certain smoothness in the tannins.
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 (2025 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
Rated: Recommended
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