Carnet de Voyage by Domaine de Cambis

Structure

Bodyfull

Tanninfirm

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 4 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage4 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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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

Slow-braised lamb tagine with prunes
Sweet spice meets North African aromatics; dark fruit pairs with prune.
Wild boar civet
Toasted notes and ripe dark fruit find depth in game.
Aged Manchego
Cocoa and elegant finish complement hard sheep cheese.

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.

2002: Perolari family acquires Cambis and begins restructuring
2004: First Cambis vintages signed including Carnet de Voyage
2019: Martin 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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