Calmel & Joseph, Ams Tram Gram 'La Reine' Carignan(ne)

Bottle notes

In the heart of 160 uninterrupted hectares, the Domaine of Calmel and Joseph sits in a remarkable geographical position on the threshold of the Val de Dagne, at the foot of the Alaric Mountain and the Hautes Corbières.

At altitudes ranging from 240 to 300 metres, the cultivated plots are surrounded by richly diverse woodland and wild Mediterranean scrub.

The estate is a complex mix of geological and climatic influences at the confluence of the terroirs of the Corbières, Limoux, the Malpère, the Cabardès and the Minervois.

They have switched to organic farming for the entire estate. They use no chemical inputs, whether it be pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides, but only natural products in extremely low doses such as sulphur or tiny amounts of copper, and principally plant extracts and essences. Their work consists of re-establishing life in the soils to encourage mycorrhizae, worms, bacterial activity, fungi and insects.

Today, I am Queen. Before, I was a free spirit. Such is the destiny of a White Carignan from the finest terroirs of the Roussillon.

Tasting Notes

A beautiful delicate gold colour, with a seductively floral nose that opens with expressive notes of lilac, elderflower, and cherry blossom before developing, after a few swirls in the glass, richer notes of vanilla, but also mineral, flinty notes. An extraordinary freshness that is the signature of its altitude terroir. The palate offers almonds, walnuts and candied fruit, raisins, wild blueberries, and a spicy finish of cinnamon, cumin, and saffron with lightly bitter notes and a touch of salinity. This “forgotten” grape can hold its own on the very best tables and has shown itself to be one of our finest ambassadors.

Food Pairing

Chicken and turkey, Aperitif, Fish and shellfish, Creamy sauces, Tomato sauces, Spicy sauces, and Cheeses.

Details

Country: France

Region: Languedoc-Roussillon

Grape: Carignan Blanc

Alcohol: 12.5% VOL

Volume: 75cl

Closure: Cork

Certification: Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian