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.More wines for steak →
Wild boar daube Game finds a peer in the wine's leather and tobacco core.More wines for wild boar →
Aged Roquefort Blue cheese's funk and salt complement the wine's structure.More wines for blue cheese →

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.

2005First 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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