August 24, 2017
Loving Les Darons, Languedoc's latest awesome wine value
Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
Jeff Carrel
Appellation
Languedoc AOP
Varieties
Carignan, Grenache (Garnacha), Syrah (Shiraz)
Viticulture
Sustainably grown from. Yields of 2.33 to 3 tons/acre.
Farming
Sustainable
Terroir
Clay/limestone soils with some lacustre, éclat, gypsum and sand.
Vineyard
From 30+ year old Grenache, 50+ year old Carignan, and 20+ year old Syrah vines grown in La Clape (42%), the Haut Corbières (41%), and Roussillon (17%).
Vinification
The Grenache and Carignan were vinified together (fully destemmed, extraction by pigeage) in concrete tanks. Prefermentation maceration for the Syrah (extraction by pigeage and pumpovers). Blended in cement tanks on the fine lees.
Aging
Aged in cement tank on fine lees. Unoaked.
Features
Cork
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Distribution Area
New Jersey and New York
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Tasting Note
An accessible wine with loads of character, “Les Darons” is packed with ripe, red and dark fruit aromas, with plenty of spice and a streak of underlying minerality.
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