COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Carignan, Grenache, Syrah
PRODUCER
Calmel & Joseph
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
La Folie Douce Les Crus Caramany 2022 is a red wine from the AOP Côtes du Roussillon Villages Caramany in the Languedoc-Roussillon, France, produced by Calmel & Joseph. This wine is a blend of 35% Carignan, 35% Grenache, and 30% Syrah, reflecting the unique terroir of Caramany, known for its gneiss and granitic soils at an average altitude of 250 meters. Calmel & Joseph, a wine house established in 1995, specializes in sourcing high-potential terroirs through strong relationships with local growers, aiming to produce wines of freshness and elegance. The 2022 vintage is highlighted as a 'dazzling' year, with the high-altitude site contributing a distinctive structure and cellaring potential.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Caramany appellation's vineyards are planted on ancient gneiss and granite soils.
Fact 02
The wine is co-fermented, with Syrah and Grenache blended during vatting before Carignan is added.
Fact 03
Calmel & Joseph focuses on high-altitude terroirs to achieve freshness and elegance.
Fact 04
The 2022 vintage is noted for its 'verticality,' suggesting excellent aging potential.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking for La Folie Douce Les Crus Caramany involves a thoughtful approach to blending and extraction. Syrah and Grenache are co-fermented, with Carignan added later, followed by a slow, gentle vatting for four weeks. Pumping over with air is employed for initial extraction. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels, after which the wine is aged for 12 months in second-use barrels. This method aims to integrate flavors and preserve the purity of the fruit and terroir.
