Ams Tram Gram Quartier Libre Blanc

Founded in 1995, Calmel & Joseph is a maison de negoce specializing in Languedoc-Roussillon wines from private wineries 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. As well as their desire to produce high quality wines consistent with their terroirs, they are committed to making wines which reflect their convictions and experience.

Clairette, Grenache Blanc, Rousanne, Rolle (Vermentino)

Villafranchian terraces of quartz and flint or agglomerated limestone.

40% Clairette, 20% Grenache blanc, 20% Rolle (Vermentino), 20% Roussanne

Total destemming, direct pressing with maceration for two hours. The different grape varieties are all picked at different dates to be sure of their perfect ripeness, and vinified in thermo-regulated vats at 16°C. No malolactic fermentation.

Ageing:

- 100 % matured on fine lees in concrete vats
- for 6 months

A very pale yellow with greenish gleams. The nose is very aromatic with extremely good balance, with green apple, pear, cardamom, elderberry flower and white blossom, finishing on notes of white pepper and coriander. Smooth, fresh and supple in the mouth without excess exuberance but superb breadth. It has notes of acacia flowers, exotic fruit such as pineapple, grapefruit, and kiwi, pulled together on the finish by a magnificent tension all in menthol and aniseed. A wine that is a true child of the south – to enjoy as an aperitif, or at table.