Domaine de Montcalmes - Terrasses du Larzac 2021
Domaine de Montcalmès is located in Languedoc , in the Terrasses du Larzac appellation for its red wines and Coteaux du Languedoc for its whites. The estate extends over 22 hectares, in the municipalities of Puéchabon, Aniane, Saint-Jean-de-Fos and Saint-Saturnin-de-Lucian. The Domaine de Montcalmès has been managed by Frédéric Pourtalié and his sister, Muriel since 1998. They cultivate Syrah and Grenache vines whose average age is thirty years, as well as Mourvèdre. The estate has been organically farmed since 2012, and certified since 2015.
Terrasses du Larzac is a blend of Syrah (60%), Mourvèdre (20%) and Grenache (20%) . The different grape varieties are vinified separately . The harvest is first destemmed and crushed. Vinification is carried out with native yeasts and undergoes maceration for 30 days. The three grape varieties undergo regular punching down. Aging takes place in oak barrels of one wine, two wines or more for 24 months . The three grape varieties are then blended two months before bottling.
Grape varieties: 60% Syrah, 20% Mourvèdre, 20% Grenache