{"product_id":"calmel-joseph-saint-chinian-les-septs-puits-french-red-wine","title":"Calmel \u0026 Joseph Les Cuvées Rares Saint-Chinian Les Septs Puits French Red Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalmel \u0026amp; Joseph Les Cuvées Rares Saint-Chinian \"Les Sept Puits\" is a commanding, limited-production Languedoc red crafted from high-altitude plots in the Saint-Chinian appellation. It \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"\u003edelivers intense dark fruit, refined structure, and the signature garrigue minerality of southern France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrown on rugged hillside terraces and matured with precision, this rare cuvée offers a bold, layered, and deeply savory profile:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Nose: Highly aromatic and intense, bursting with crushed black cherries, wild blackberries, garrigue herbs (thyme, rosemary), black pepper, and subtle smoky cedar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Palate: Full-bodied and velvety. Dense black and blue fruits are framed by polished, chalky tannins and vibrant natural acidity, keeping the wine focused and fresh despite its power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Finish: Long, structured, and savory, with lingering notes of cracked black peppercorn, dark cocoa, tapenade, and mineral-driven stony earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For \u0026amp; Gifting Occasions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal Alternative to: Premium Northern Rhône Syrah, Gigondas, or structured Priorat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect Gift For: Connoisseurs of bold French reds, steak dinner hosts, or collectors looking for exceptional value from the Languedoc's top crus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Terroir: Small-batch, low-yield old vines farmed with strict environmental respect from Saint-Chinian's finest parcels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bold fruit core and fine-grained tannic grip make this cuvée a standout partner for charred meats, rich stews, and earthy flavors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrilled \u0026amp; Roasted Meats: Charred ribeye with herb butter, rosemary-crusted rack of lamb, venison steaks, or roast duck breast. Perfect Sunday Lunch wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow-Cooked Classics: Traditional cassoulet, beef daube, slow-braised ox cheek, or rich wild boar stew.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheeses \u0026amp; Earthy Bites: Aged Comté, Morbier, wild mushroom polenta, or black olive tapenade crostini.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type | Still Red Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduction Method | Temperature-Controlled Fermentation \u0026amp; Extended Maturation in French Oak Barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrape Variety | \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eMourvèdre 30 %; Syrah 20 %; Grenache 20 %; Cinsaut 20 %; Carignan 10 %\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol by Volume (ABV) | 14%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVolume \/ Size | 75cl (750ml)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \/ Region | Saint-Chinian, Languedoc-Roussillon, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer | Calmel \u0026amp; Joseph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle | Bold, Structured, Complex Terroir Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure | Natural Cork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDietary Suitability | Vegetarian \/ Vegan Friendly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Barry Island Spirits Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55701747499349,"sku":null,"price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/1779\/9509\/files\/IMG_8241.jpg?v=1794146026","url":"https:\/\/barryislandspirits.co.uk\/products\/calmel-joseph-saint-chinian-les-septs-puits-french-red-wine","provider":"Barry Island Spirits Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}