Profile

Structure

Bodyfull
Tanninfirm
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: sweet spice, ripe dark fruit, toasted notes

Palate: round, sensual, dark fruit, cocoa, garrigue, elegant finish

Wild Syrah-led Berlou schist cuvée; a micro-production of about 1,200 bottles in the best vintages. Sweet spice from the Orient and the New World.

What it pairs with

History

The Perolari family acquired Cambis in 2002 and undertook major vineyard restructuring; the first cuvées were signed in 2004 after leaving the cooperative. Martin Perolari took over operations in 2019. Carnet de Voyage is the estate's finest, only produced in the best vintages.

  1. 2002Perolari family acquires Cambis and begins restructuring
  2. 2004First Cambis vintages signed including Carnet de Voyage
  3. 2019Martin Perolari takes over operations

Facts

Producer
Domaine de Cambis · visiting guide
Grapes
Syrah (70%), Grenache (20%), Carignan (10%)
Classification
AOC Saint-Chinian-Berlou
Oak
Partial ageing in 2- and 3-year-old oak barrels
ABV
14.5%
Price
€28-38 at retail
Drinking window
4-12 from vintage
First vintage
2004
Organic
ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan
Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Carnet de Voyage

What does Carnet de Voyage taste like?

Sweet spice, ripe dark fruit and toasted notes on the nose; round, sensual dark fruit, cocoa, garrigue and an elegant finish on the palate. Full-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Carnet de Voyage?

Drink between 4 and 12 years from vintage. The wine benefits from 60-90 minutes of decanting in younger vintages.

What food pairs with Carnet de Voyage?

Slow-braised lamb tagine with prunes is the canonical match; wild boar civet and aged Manchego also work well.

What classification does Carnet de Voyage have?

AOC Saint-Chinian-Berlou, the Berlou cru sub-zone within Saint-Chinian, defined by its schist soils.

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