Calmel & Joseph成立於1995年，是一間勃艮第式的釀造型酒商，以釀造及銷售法國南部的Languedoc-Roussillon法定產區葡萄酒產品為主。合作夥伴是分佈在Languedoc-Roussillon產區的各家族式酒莊。酒莊創始人之一的Laurent Calmel憑藉多年擔任釀酒顧問的經驗，逐步與產區內多個具有代表性的酒農及酒莊建立了長期的互信關係。
兩位公司創始人，Laurent Calmel與Jerome Joseph對Languedoc-Roussillon產區發展潛力深信不疑。兩人共同的理念推動他們前行，一同釀製，混合與陳釀酒莊的全部葡萄酒款。這也是要向世界證明，在地中海特有的風土人文條件下，可以栽種並釀造出非常優質的葡萄酒；同時他們也渴望讓更多的人瞭解並認同Languedoc-Roussillon產區葡萄酒不為人知的品質與地位。除了堅持在這片風土上釀製出高品質的葡萄酒外，還期望憑藉對法國南部產區風土人文的理解，並通過多年的釀造經驗，陳釀出高品質的傳統風味葡萄酒。
產地：
法國
法定產區：
Clairette du Languedoc
年份：
2018
種類：
白葡萄酒
葡萄品種：
100% Clairette
天然風土:
從遠處Cevennes山脈吹來的西北風及沿海風土形成的海風，緩和了夏天的高溫。Clairette du Languedoc葡萄生長在混合著石英、燧石及石灰塊的古老Villafranchian時期階地上。
釀造：
在6°C下沈澱24小時，然後在15°C下發酵10天。
細酒糟在發酵後的第一次轉移過程中移除備用。
不經乳酸發酵以保持最大的新鮮度。
陳年：
在細酒糟上陳釀4個月。
品酒筆記：
帶有非凡的金黃色光彩。明顯的礦物香氣，略帶些柚香、白花香和麝香香氣。茴香味、八角味和令人愉悅的甜杏仁味揭示了其地中海起源。口感強勁圓潤，單寧柔和，帶有柑橘、菠蘿、芒果和檸檬的香調，附以香料味。此酒的巨大複雜性意味著可以在年輕時享受其出色的典型品質，同時也預示著美好的陳年潛力。
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 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 6°C for 24 hours followed by fermentation at 15°C 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 wine’s immense complexity means that we can enjoy its splendidly typical qualities whilst young, but is also a promise of a great future.
