2019 | Domaine de Montcalmes | Terrasses du Larzac

An exhilarating wine on notes of plum, blackberry, leather, balsamic, undergrowth, chocolate, dried fruit... Structured palate with velvety tannins, a perfectly balanced triad of freshness, concentration and length. You won't stay calm for long in front of a glass of Montcalmès!

Producer Information

Frédéric's deep love and respect for the region’s terroir is apparent from the moment one engages him in conversation. His own vineyards include soils that range from clay and limestone (what Frédéric calls éboulis de calcaire or limestone scree) to pudding stones (galets roulés), like one finds in Châteauneuf du Pape. This diverse collection of terroirs gives the wines of Montcalmès balance, complexity and concentration. In addition to these distinct and poor soils, which provide a challenge for the vines, the other key to quality of these wines are the Cévennes mountains, which lie just north of the appellation. At night, cool air descends from the mountains, and quickly lowers the temperature in the vineyards by as much as 15-20 degrees celsius. The combination of warm days and cool nights helps to achieve an amazing balance between ripe fruit, bright acidity, and soft tannins. There are three red varieties in the blend; Syrah, which makes up 60-65% of the blend, Grenache (approx 20%), and Mourvèdre (15-20%). It is truly a testament to this terroir, that the grapes that Frédéric’s family were once selling off in bulk are now found in 3 Star Michelin restaurants across France and are sought after around the world.

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