2020 Le Sentier Pinot Noir

91 points - Falstaff Pinot Noir Trophy

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

Lovely deep purple, with notes of red fruit such as cherry and pomegranate. Superb tension on the nose, with notes of garrigue, spices such as cinnamon and white pepper, and a freshness that is reflected on the palate, without exuberance. A burst of summer fruits in the mouth… black fig, a touch of citrus, wild cherry… with a poised, spicy, and unquestionably ripe finish, alongside silky tannins and incredible balance.