Profile

Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknew oak

Drinking window

Best 4 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, garrigue, tobacco, leather

Palate: blackcurrant, wild herbs, graphite, cedar

Clos Victoire is Calissanne's prestige red, drawn from old-vine Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon parcels overlooking the Etang de Berre. Structured, herb-driven, cellar-worthy.

What it pairs with

  • Roast leg of lamb with rosemary Firm tannin frames the lamb fat; garrigue notes echo the rosemary crust.More wines for lamb →
  • Daube provencale Slow-braised beef with red wine and orange peel meets the wine's leather and iron register.More wines for beef stew →
  • Aged Tomme de Provence Sheep's milk Provencal tomme picks up the wine's wild herbs and tobacco register.More wines for cheese →

History

Clos Victoire is Calissanne's prestige red bottling, drawn from older Syrah and Cabernet parcels on the schistose slopes above the Etang de Berre. The estate is certified organic and produces both its everyday and prestige cuvees from its 110-hectare vineyard.

  1. 1990First release of Clos Victoire as the prestige red

Facts

Producer
Chateau Calissanne · visiting guide
Grapes
Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
Classification
Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence AOC
Oak
Aged in oak barrels (partially new) for 15 to 18 months
ABV
14.0%
Price
EUR 25 to 40 at retail
Drinking window
4-15 from vintage
First vintage
1990
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED

Frequently asked about Chateau Calissanne Clos Victoire Rouge

What does Chateau Calissanne Clos Victoire Rouge taste like?

Black cherry, garrigue, tobacco and leather on the nose; blackcurrant, wild herbs, graphite and cedar on the palate. Full-bodied with firm tannins and a long savoury finish.

When should I drink Chateau Calissanne Clos Victoire Rouge?

Drink between 4 and 15 years from vintage. The 18 months of oak ageing gives cellar potential; younger bottles benefit from 60 minutes of decanting.

What food pairs with Chateau Calissanne Clos Victoire Rouge?

Roast leg of lamb with rosemary is the canonical pairing. Daube provencale and aged Tomme de Provence are equally strong matches.

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