Calmel & Joseph1995Languedoc-RoussillonLanguedoc-RoussillonLaurent Calmel

Laurent CalmelJerome JosephLanguedoc-RoussillonLanguedoc-Roussillon

IGP Pays dOc

2019

60% Petit Verdot, 40% Malbec

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MalbecLimoux
Petit Verdot

4025C28C

3

()Petit VerdotMalbec L’Epicurius

BouillabaisseL’Epicurius

Founded in 1995, Calmel & Joseph is a maison de ngoce specializing in Languedoc-Roussillon wines from private wineries from across the region. Over the years, they have built close personal relationships with a large number of growers from all appellations. Convinced of the extraordinary potential of this region, oenologist, Laurent Calmel, and Jerome Joseph work together on the vinification, blending and ageing of wines with the common purpose of demonstrating the little known yet unique quality of these Mediterranean terroirs. As well as our desire to produce high quality wines consistent with their terroirs, we are committed to making wines which reflect our convictions and experience.

Country of Origin:
France

Appellation:
IGP Pays dOc

Vintage:
2019

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Varieties:
60% Petit Verdot, 40% Malbec

Terroir:
Limestone clay. The climate is Mediterranean with a continental influence typical of the Limoux terroir for our Malbec, and profoundly Mediterranean nearer to the coast for our Petit Verdot.

Vinification:
Traditional vinification, with total destemming and partial crushing at 40%. Short ten minute pumping over daily with a fermentation temperature of between 25and 28C. Total vatting time of three weeks. Malolactic fermentation after settling.

Ageing:
Matured in barrels (two vintages old) for 3 months.

Tasting Note:
Deep reddish purple. Opulent red fruit and distinctly spicy notes such as black pepper and cinammon on the nose. The luscious combination of fruit, spices and toasted notes is the result of this atypical blend of Petit Verdot and Malbec. In the mouth it is smooth, fruity andharmonious, echoing the same red and black fruit but also with bright notes of grenadine, complemented by violet and liquorice. L’Epicurius is a stunning surprise waiting to tempt the curious of palate!