Calmel & Joseph Languedoc Discovery Mix

Calmel & Joseph Languedoc Discovery MixFounded 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 winemaking, blending and ageing of wines with the common purpose of

Founded in 1995, Calmel & Joseph is a maison de négoce 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 winemaking, 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.

2 x Calmel & Joseph St Chinian 2015 (France)

Awarded 91/100 Points: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2018

Awarded 17/20 Points: Jancis Robinson, Master of Wine

"It is brightly expressed on the nose showing dark plum, mulberry, floral, thyme and roasted beet characters. The palate is succulent and beautifully fruited, offering plump mouthfeel and fine tannins, leading to a lingering silky finish. A lovely fruit-expressive wine showing immediate appeal. At its best: now to 2019" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Feb 2018

"Cough linctus and caraway, shifting to the earthy fragrance of crushed petals and just-rained on hedgerows. But the palate just soars away from the earth. Deep, focused, spice-laden fruit, etched with orange-citrus acidity. Layered and long and clad in silk-woven tannins. This really is the aristocrat of the Languedoc appellations. Glides. Complete" Jancis Robinson, Master of Wine

This is a classic blend of Syrah, Cinsault, Grenache. If you love Cotes du Rhone, you will love this, trust us!

Seal: Cork - Alc: 14%

2 x Calmel & Joseph Côtes du Roussillon-Villages 2016 (France)

AWARDED 93/100 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

"A gorgeous juicy fruit attack on the nose, showing lifted aromas of blackcurrant and cranberry with subtle roasted nut, olive and dark spice notes. The palate is concentrated and expansive with excellent depth and richness, superbly framed by firm tannins" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

A brilliant deep purple red colour. The nose, typical of this appellation bordering with Spain whose vines spread over the foothills of the Pyrenees, harbours black fruit and notes of garrigue with juniper and spices offering the powerful fragrance that is specific to the Roussillon. Generous, with cinnamon, liquorice and white pepper, followed by hints of blackberry and blackcurrant with a beautifully fresh, lightly menthol finish. Excellent balance with great harmony between maturity, freshness and silky tannins. A wine that is typically Mediterranean and superbly elegant at the same time.

Seal: Cork - Alc: 14%

2 x Calmel & Joseph Vieux Carignan 2017 (France)

AWARDED 93/100 POINTS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

AWARDED 18/20 POINTS: Raymond Chan, May 2018

AWARDED 17/20 POINTS: Jancis Robinson, Master of Wine

"Very dark, near impenetrable, purple-hued black-red colour. The nose is elegant in presentation with fine and firm, deep aromas of black-berried fruits entwined with a layering of dark herbs, with subtle mineral notes. This is youthful in expression, revealing some jam nuances with aeration. Medium-full bodied, the palate is well-packed with a firm core of concentrated black fruits along with a layer of dark herbs and minerals. The fruit sweetness and near unctuousness is enlivened by lacy acidity and the wine shows depth and presence, with fine-grained tannin extraction in support. The flavours intensify as the wine carries to a ling, vibrant finish. This is a vibrant and firmy concentrated Carignan with blackberry, herb and mineral flavours and fine structure. Match with herb-marinated grilled and roasted red meats over the next 6-7 years. 100% Carignan from vines planted in 1890 on clay-limestone soil, hand-picked, destemmed, but not crushed and fermented to 14.5% alc., the wine aged 12 months in vat" Raymond Chan, May 2018

"100% Carignan from a solitary group of vines planted in 1890. Not giving much away on nose. Beautiful, slightly wild fruit – pretty alpine strawberries in a bear hug of grizzly tannins. Real ‘Goldilocks and the three bears’ kind of wine! Bright sharp fruit. Mouth-watering acidity. Gorgeous balance in view of the diametrical contrast between tannins and fruit, alcohol and freshness" Jancis Robinson MW

"Exuberant and fragrant, the wine displays dark berry, cocoa, black tea, hazelnut and warm spice aromas on the nose, followed by a concentrated palate that is fleshy and smooth. Wonderfully fruited and mouthfilling, this is an impressive expression of the variety" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit