Kalliope by Domaine de Cambis

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninlow

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, white flowers, fennel, schist minerality

Palate: pear, saline lift, long mineral finish, delicate texture

Grenache Blanc-led white from Cambis, aged in stainless steel on fine lees. Expresses the Berlou schist's mineral lift with elegance and delicacy.

What it pairs with

Sea bass crudo
Saline lift and minerality echo the dish.
Brandade de morue
Long mineral finish and delicate texture pair with salt cod.
Fresh chèvre with herbs
White flowers and fennel balance fresh goat cheese.

History

Kalliope is named after Martin Perolari's great-grandmother from Crete. A three-grape white expressing Berlou schist's minerality with delicacy.

2010: Kalliope white released as Cambis's mineral expression

Facts

Producer: Domaine de Cambis · visiting guide
Grapes: Grenache Blanc (40%), Roussanne (30%), Vermentino (30%)
Classification: AOC Saint-Chinian
Oak: Aged in stainless steel on fine lees; no oak
ABV: 13.0%
Price: €20-28 at retail
Drinking window: 2-7 from vintage
First vintage: 2010
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Kalliope

What does Kalliope taste like?

White peach, white flowers, fennel and schist minerality on the nose; pear, saline lift, a long mineral finish and delicate texture on the palate. Medium-bodied with a long finish.

When should I drink Kalliope?

Drink between 2 and 7 years from vintage at 10-12 degrees Celsius. Lees ageing gives it more longevity than typical Saint-Chinian whites.

What food pairs with Kalliope?

Sea bass crudo is the canonical pairing; brandade de morue and fresh chèvre with herbs also work well.

What grapes are in Kalliope?

40% Grenache Blanc, 30% Roussanne, 30% Vermentino. The wine is named after Martin Perolari's Cretan great-grandmother.

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