Domaine de Montcalmes

Montcalmes Terrasses du Larzac 2020

750ml

Organic

Description

Description

Made from organically farmed Syrah, Mourvèdre, and Grenache, the grapes are hand-harvested, de-stemmed, crushed, and then undergo a 30 day maceration. The wine is then aged in one to three year old barrels for 24 months, remaining separated by variety and vineyard. Afterwards, the wine is blended together and allowed to rest for two months in tank before bottling. The wine is bottled unfiltered, during a waning moon. The result is a luscious red wine full of aromas of red cherry fruit, perfumed with hints of violet flowers. While the palate is awash with notes of blackberry, cassis, and black cherry fruits, accented by subtle hints of garrigue spice. The finish is long and lingering, with soft velvety tannins. Pair with rich tomato sauces, Mediterranean fare, roasted meats, and aged cheeses.

Domaine de Montcalmes

Located in the newly created appellation of the Terrasses de Larzac, Domaine de Montcalmes is named after the hamlet of Montcalmes, where part of the family is from. Owned by the Pourtalié family, the domaine originally sold all of its grapes to the local cooperative until 1999 when Frédéric and his sister Muriel took over the estate. They started producing and bottling wine from their own vineyards, after Frédéric sharpened his skills with Alain Graillot (Crozes Hermitage), the Alary family at L’Oratoire St. Martin and his neighbor, Laurent Vaillé at La Grange des Pères. It is a true testament to their hard work, dedication and the 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.