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Minervois AOP

Syrah 60% , Grenache 40%

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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:
Minervois AOP, Southern France

Country of Origin:
France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
60 % Syrah, 40 % Grenache

Vinification:
Manual harvest with strict selection. Traditional vinification with light pumping over in the early stage of the maceration and one month fermentation. Temperatures of fermentation are maintained around 27C.

Ageing:
Ageing for one year in vats on fine lees.

Tasting Notes:
The colour is an intense crimson with purple hints. A powerful nose marked by a strong personality with notes of scrubland and humus. In the mouth it is powerful but with a soft finish. Notes of ripe fruits, prunes and dried figs cover the taste buds after the first mouthful.