Ams Tram Gram Le Roi Cinsault

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.

Production

Made from Cinsault grapes grown on limestone clay soils.

The entire winemaking process is carried out without the addition of sulphites. The grapes are hand-picked, destemmed, but not crushed. The onset of alcoholic fermentation is spontaneous, at a controlled temperature of 24°C over a period of 10 days. Light pumping over daily. Once alcoholic fermentation is complete the vat is immediately drawn off and malolactic fermentation takes place shortly afterwards.

Aged for three months in concrete vats.

Tasting Notes

A brilliant soft red with beautifully gleaming reflections. The nose offers deliciously crunchy notes of fresh raspberry, apricot, and mango, evolving towards laurel, black pepper, and fresh mint. The clean, clear-cut palate with its discreet tannins and light, supple texture first reveals wild strawberry, blackcurrant, dried fruit, and fresh almond before gaining in amplitude to finish on thyme flowers, star anise and superb mineral notes. Here Cinsault is elevated to the rank of King of the Grapes in this new free-spirited, natural wine.

Food Pairing

Drink with ratatouille, vibrant summer salads or sheep’s cheese.

Details

Country: France

Region: Languedoc-Roussillon, France

Varieties: Cinsault

Alcohol: 11.5% VOL

Volume: 75cl

Closure: Cork

Certification: Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian