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：
AOP Limoux
種類:
氣泡酒 (Cremant)
葡萄品種：
Chardonnay 60 %, Chenin 30%, Pinot Noir 10%
酒精度:
12%
天然風土:
鈣質黏土土質。葡萄園位於Limoux原產地的西部。葡萄園海拔在200-300米間，當地降水為800毫米/年。氣候溫和濕潤，受西部以及地中海氣候雙重影響，葡萄成熟期較受地中海氣候的地區或Autun地區要晚
釀造：
傳統“香檳法”釀造氣泡酒。全人手採收葡萄，果實通過小筐運送到發酵間，葡萄果實被直接壓榨。攝氏15度恒溫控制發酵。混合酒液後，入瓶進行二次發酵，並與酵母渣滓陳年15個月。
陳年：
瓶內陳年15個月
品酒筆記：
淺黃色，帶著絲滑細緻的氣泡。香氣散發著討好的青蘋果及柑橘果香，展現細緻、和諧、協調而誘人。能直接地將此酒優雅的，如水蜜桃的果香呈現出來。此氣泡酒有著迷人的魅力，非常適合作餐前酒，餘韻悠長且平衡。
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:
AOP Limoux
Type:
Sparkling (Cremant)
Varieties:
60 % Chardonnay, 30 % Chenin, et 10% Pinot Noir
Alcohol:
12% alc./vol
Terroir:
Clay-limestone. The vines are planted to the west of Limoux at 200-300 metres, where the average rainfall is 800 mm/year. The climate is humid and temperate, with westerly winds and periods of warm weather. The grapes ripen later here than in the Mediterranean and Autun areas.
Vinification:
Traditional method. The grapes are hand-harvested and transported to the winery in small crates, where they are pressed and processed in temperature-controlled tanks at 15°C, following standard white wine-making methods. Wines from several tanks are carefully blended together and cultured yeasts are added the result, which is then bottled. The secondary fermentation starts and bubbles of carbonic gas form within the bottle. After leaving the wine to rest on its lees for 15 months, the final stage consists of turning the bottle upside down so that the sediment sinks down into the neck, ready to be disgorged after freezing. As this operation entails the loss of a small amount of liquid, the bottle is topped up with still wine and “liqueur d'expédition” (a mixture of wine and sugar) before being sealed with a cork.
Ageing:
15 months in bottle
Tasting Note:
Lovely silky mousse, fine, tightly-packed bubbles. The wine displays tints of pale yellow. Nice green apple and citrus character on the nose, which is very fine, harmonious and enticing. Straightforward and elegant on the palate with delicate, vineyard peach-like fruity notes. This sparkling wine possesses serious, vinous qualities. Very suitable for aperitif drinking, it can also be a wonderful match with food. Nice length on the palate with a well-balanced finish. Lovely 2013 vintage from superb Chardonnay grapes.
