Calmel & Joseph1995Languedoc-RoussillonLanguedoc-RoussillonLaurent Calmel

Laurent CalmelJerome JosephLanguedoc-RoussillonLanguedoc-Roussillon

Clairette du Languedoc

2018

100% Clairette

:
Cevennes Mistral Tramontane Clairette du Languedoc Villafranchian

6C2415C10

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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:
Clairette du Languedoc

Vintage:
2018

Type:
White/Blanc (Still)

Varieties:
100% Clairette

Terroir:
Relatively protected from the Mistral and Tramontane winds by the distant Cevennes hills, the lie of this coastal terroir encourages the formation of sea breezes that temper the excessive heat of summer. The Clairette du Languedoc is grown on Villafranchian terraces of quartz and flint, or agglomerated limestone.

Vinification:
Classic vinification with settling at 6C for 24 hours followed by fermentation at 15C for 10 days. The fine lees are set aside during the first racking after alcoholic fermentation. There is no malolactic fermentation in order to preserve maximum freshness.

Ageing:
Matured on fine lees for 4 months.

Tasting Note:
Extraordinary brilliance in this spun gold wine. The nose is markedly mineral, a little flinty with aromas of grapefruit, white blossom and a hint of musk. Fennel, aniseed and a delightful touch of sweet almond reveal its Mediterranean origins. In the mouth it is powerful, round, with gentle tannins, and notes of citrus, pineapple, mango and lemon that are underlined by spices. This wines immense complexity means that we can enjoy its splendidly typical qualities whilst young, but is also a promise of a great future.