2021 Calmel & Joseph Le Sentier Pinot Noir

Founded in 1995, Calmel & Joseph specializes in Languedoc-Roussillon wines 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

100% pinot noir, aged for 6 months in 80% concrete vats to keep the fruit freshness and 20% in oak barrels. Ruby red glimmering with garnet highlights. The first nose is intense and wonderfully fresh, with red fruit such as cherry and pomegranate followed by floral notes that appear progressively, with rose giving way to laurel and finally white pepper. In the mouth we perceive a lovely, understated tension and fine, elegant tannins. The first palate gives us a cornucopia of summer fruit… wild cherry, strawberry, and redcurrant, with a touch of citrus, and the finish, all in verticality, offers spicy notes of cinnamon, pepper, and clove.