Sang du Calvaire by Château de Cazeneuve

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 5 to 15 years from vintage.

vintage5 yrs15 yrs17 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black plum, leather, tobacco, garrigue, iron

Palate: black fruit, graphite, dried herbs, firm tannin

Mourvèdre-dominant cuvée from due-east-facing deep scree soils. The flagship long-ageing red of Cazeneuve; built for over a decade.

What it pairs with

Aged ribeye with smoked salt
Firm Mourvèdre tannins cut through aged beef; iron and graphite meet smoked salt.
Wild boar daube
Game finds a peer in the wine's leather and tobacco core.
Aged Roquefort
Blue cheese's funk and salt complement the wine's structure.

History

Sang du Calvaire is Cazeneuve's Mourvèdre showcase, made primarily from grapes grown in a vineyard with deep scree soils facing due east, complemented by a small percentage of Syrah. Built for long ageing.

2005: First vintage of Sang du Calvaire released

Facts

Producer: Château de Cazeneuve · visiting guide
Grapes: Mourvèdre (95%), Syrah (5%)
Classification: AOC Pic Saint-Loup
Oak: Aged 18-24 months in French oak barriques
ABV: 14.5%
Price: €30-45 at retail
Drinking window: 5-15 from vintage
First vintage: 2005
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Sang du Calvaire

What does Sang du Calvaire taste like?

Black plum, leather, tobacco, garrigue and iron on the nose; black fruit, graphite, dried herbs and firm tannin on the palate. Full-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Sang du Calvaire?

Drink between 5 and 15 years from vintage. Younger bottles benefit from 90 minutes of decanting; Mourvèdre's tannins integrate slowly.

What food pairs with Sang du Calvaire?

Aged ribeye with smoked salt is the canonical match; wild boar daube and aged Roquefort are equally strong pairings.

What grapes are in Sang du Calvaire?

95% Mourvèdre with 5% Syrah, from Cazeneuve's deep east-facing scree soils. The Mourvèdre dominance is unusual for Pic Saint-Loup.

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