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Pic Saint Loup AOP, Coteaux du Languedoc

Syrah 40%30, Grenache 30%50, Mourvdre 20%40, Carignan 10% 50

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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.

Appellation:
Pic Saint Loup AOP Coteaux du Languedoc, southern France

Country of Origin:
France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
Syrah (40%), Grenache (30%), Mourvdre (20%) , Carignan (10%)

Vinification:

Manual harvest on September 8, 2010. Vines are conducted biodynamically. Vinification by terroir and varietal before blending.

Ageing:
Ageing in 2000L oak casks during two years. Bottling was performed on October 16, 2012. No filtration, only 1g of SO2.

Tasting Notes:
The nose is very expressive. Notes of eucalyptus, mint and liquorice dominate initially and are slowly replaced by cinnamon and juniper in a perfect harmony. The mouth, first very fresh, tightens a bit. The sensation of perfect balance between fineness of the tannins, red fruits and spices give this wine a character and a personality that is directly connected to its biodynamic origin.