Calmel & Joseph Les Elmes 8% violets and liquorice with hints

violets and liquorice with hints of Atlantic forest

in which the alcoholic extraction of the main flavours of whole roasted cocoa beans means that the cocoa taste is retained

Maturation for 12 months in tank on the fine lees brings added richness and ageing ability

hints of herbs

Soft tannins on the palate

Calmel & Joseph Les Elmes 8% violets and liquorice with hintsThis new Cuve Rare, with its stunning ruby red colour, comes from the exceptionally austere coastal terroir of Collioure. The nose is intense but not ostentatious, laden with red fruit, laurel, star anise and notes of humous. The palate opens incisively with bold, concentrated tannins, offering up juicy cherry, fragrant aniseed and dill, and a lovely menthol finish. This is a challenging terroir that does not give up its treasures easily, but which