Terre de Jonquieres by Mas Cal Demoura

Structure

Bodymedium

Tanninmedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 12 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs12 yrs14 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: dark cherry, garrigue, spice, fine grain wood

Palate: black plum, warm spice, dried flower, fine tannin

The historic estate cuvée of Mas Cal Demoura (formerly L'Infidele, renamed in 2015); a five-variety Languedoc blend from across the estate's parcels, mid-weight and structured.

What it pairs with

Daube of beef with olives
The wine's warm spice and dark fruit pair with slow-braised beef.
Roast lamb shoulder with garlic
Cal Demoura's fine grain tannin softens the lamb fat.
Pelardon goat cheese with honey
The wine's dried-flower note complements the cheese's nuttiness.

History

Terre de Jonquieres replaced L'Infidele as the estate cuvée name from the 2015 vintage onward, when Mas Cal Demoura was passed from Jean-Pierre Jullien to Vincent and Isabelle Goumard. The blend draws on Cal Demoura's two distinct terroirs: clay-limestone and rockier high-elevation Larzac soils.

1995: First vintage of the estate cuvée (then called L'Infidele)
2015: Cuvée renamed Terre de Jonquieres under Vincent Goumard

Facts

Producer: Mas Cal Demoura · visiting guide
Grapes: Syrah (30%), Mourvedre (25%), Grenache (20%), Cinsault (15%), Carignan (10%)
Classification: AOC Terrasses du Larzac
Oak: 18 months in foudres and used barriques
ABV: 14.0%
Price: EUR 22-32 at retail
Drinking window: 3-12 from vintage
First vintage: 2015
Biodynamic: Biodynamic Practicing
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Terre de Jonquieres

What does Mas Cal Demoura Terre de Jonquieres taste like?

Dark cherry, garrigue, spice and fine-grain wood on the nose; black plum, warm spice and dried flower on the palate. Medium-bodied with fine tannins, medium acidity and a long finish.

When should I drink Mas Cal Demoura Terre de Jonquieres?

Drink between 3 and 12 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 60 minutes of decanting; the wine reaches its peak at 6-9 years.

What grapes are in Mas Cal Demoura Terre de Jonquieres?

A five-variety Languedoc blend: Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, Cinsault and Carignan. Sourced from across the estate's two main terroirs.

What food pairs with Mas Cal Demoura Terre de Jonquieres?

Daube of beef with olives is the canonical pairing; the wine's warm spice meets the slow-braised richness. Roast lamb shoulder and Pelardon with honey are equally strong matches.

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