Founded in 1995, Calmel & Joseph is a maison de negoce 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 their desire to produce high quality wines consistent with their terroirs, they are committed to making wines which reflect their convictions and experience.
Vinification
The grapes are hand-picked uniquely in the morning to avoid them being damaged by the heat. They are macerated for 4 hours before being pressed and then fermented at around 16°C. The juice is settled after 24 hours sedimentation. Yeast is introduced using a starter culture. After a first racking, the wines are stirred to bring the fine lees into suspension every week for a period of three months following alcoholic fermentation, to add complexity to the wine.
Tasting Notes
A soft pale yellow with greenish glints. Superb intensity on the nose with its citrussy aromas, lemon, pink grapefruit, plus kiwi and fresh mint. A delectable first palate, followed by a superbly balanced mid palate with mango, peach, melon, pineapple, and a clean, mineral and agreeably saline finish. Elegant and enjoyable in its youth, this wine will evolve magnificently in bottle to express more briny, spicy notes.
This is a Picpoul de Pinet of great poise that is perfect with food or as an aperitif, accompanied by all types of seafood, and cheeses.
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