Winery MontcalmèsTerrasses du Larzac
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 3 varietals which are the Mourvèdre, the Syrah and the Grenache noir.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or pasta.
The Terrasses du Larzac of the Winery Montcalmès is in the top 50 of wines of Terrasses du Larzac.
Taste structure of the Terrasses du Larzac from the Winery Montcalmès
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Terrasses du Larzac of Winery Montcalmès in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Terrasses du Larzac of Winery Montcalmès in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon often reveals types of flavors of cream, cherry or oaky and sometimes also flavors of earthy, blackberry or blueberry.
Food and wine pairings with Terrasses du Larzac
Pairings that work perfectly with Terrasses du Larzac
Original food and wine pairings with Terrasses du Larzac
The Terrasses du Larzac of Winery Montcalmès matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or pasta such as recipes of southern beef meatballs, osso buco or pasta with tuna, garlic and lemon cream.
Details and technical informations about Winery Montcalmès's Terrasses du Larzac.
Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre
Powerful, deep reds with firm tannins and dense texture, showing aromas of blackberry, leather, garrigue, black pepper, liquorice and animal notes (game, forest floor) with age. Star of Bandol AOC as a single variety and pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas and Costières blends. Also in GSM in Languedoc and Australia. A late-ripening variety of Spanish origin (Mataró/Monastrell).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Terrasses du Larzac from Winery Montcalmès are 2022, 2017, 2016, 2020 and 2019.
Informations about the Winery Montcalmès
The Winery Montcalmès is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Terrasses du Larzac to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Terrasses du Larzac
Flagship Languedoc AOC at the foot of the Larzac plateau (recognised 2014): signature Syrah, black Grenache and Mourvèdre trio in red kings (>=60%) with Carignan and Cinsault — ruby robe with violet glints and signature garrigue profile (laurel, thyme, juniper, heather), black fruits, spices and a floral touch, supple tannins and singular freshness, signature acidic tension, exceptional ageing. AOC reds only, varied soils (pebbles, basalts, sandstone, limestone).
The wine region of Languedoc-Roussillon
Largest single French vineyard, dominated by sunny, generous reds. Spicy Syrah, candied Grenache (ripe fruit, garrigue), structured Carignan, deep Mourvèdre, supple Cinsault. Stars: structured Corbières, Minervois, Faugères, Saint-Chinian; round Côtes-du-Roussillon. Legendary vins doux naturels: Banyuls and Maury (fortified Grenache) with notes of cocoa, fig, prune.
The word of the wine: Size
Cutting of shoots to regulate and balance the growth of the vine in order to control productivity.
