Les Calcaires by Château de Cazeneuve

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishmedium

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

Aroma: black cherry, garrigue, white pepper, violet

Palate: blackberry, thyme, graphite, supple tannin

Syrah-led red from Cazeneuve's hard limestone parcels. Built for early drinking with a three to four year ageing arc.

What it pairs with

Lamb tagine with prunes
Sweet spice and black cherry meet North African aromatics.
Aubergine parmigiana
Garrigue and thyme complement tomato-rich vegetable bake.
Aged Comté
Supple tannin balances mature Comté's nutty crystals.

History

Château de Cazeneuve is a 9th-century building at the heart of a 35-hectare estate. André Leenhardt took over in 1988 and restructured the vineyard following the Pic Saint-Loup appellation framework. Les Calcaires expresses the hard limestone terroir.

1988: André Leenhardt acquires Château de Cazeneuve
1995: First Les Calcaires bottling under the redefined estate framework

Facts

Producer: Château de Cazeneuve · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah (50%), Mourvèdre (30%), Carignan (20%)
Classification: AOC Pic Saint-Loup
Oak: Aged in concrete tank and partial oak; no new oak
ABV: 14.0%
Price: €16-22 at retail
Drinking window: 2-8 from vintage
First vintage: 1995
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Les Calcaires

What does Les Calcaires taste like?

Black cherry, garrigue, white pepper and violet on the nose; blackberry, thyme, graphite and supple tannin on the palate. Medium-bodied with a medium finish.

When should I drink Les Calcaires?

Drink between 2 and 8 years from vintage. The wine is approachable young and continues to develop for several years in bottle.

What food pairs with Les Calcaires?

Lamb tagine with prunes is the canonical match; aubergine parmigiana and aged Comté also work well.

What grapes are in Les Calcaires?

50% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre and 20% Carignan from Cazeneuve's hard limestone parcels in Pic Saint-Loup.

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