Press
The Buyer - Dominic Rippon - 06/2024
UK on-trade publication The Buyer has published an article about organic-certified Pays d’Oc wines, and naturally we’re pleased to see our Pinot Noir "Le Sentier” 2022 mentioned. Trade buyers wanting to place an order should contact our importer Daniel Lambert Wines Ltd.
France's Les 5 du Vin review of the Languedoc Pézenas appellation - 06/2024
We're shining the spotlight on AOP Languedoc Pézenas! Our Entre Amis 2020 (AOP Languedoc Pézenas) wine featured in France's Les 5 du Vin review of the Languedoc Pézenas appellation, where it was described as having a 'very seductive nose' and being full of flavour. Thank you to reviewer Hervé Lalau for these kind words.
The Times and The Sunday Times - Jane MacQuitty - 06/2024
Writing in the Times this month, critic Jane MacQuitty dubs Languedoc 'France's best value wine region' and selects her favourites from the region, 'home to many of the country's most exciting wines.' Naturally we're thrilled that she includes our 2021 Le Domaine organic Pinot Noir Prestige in her selection, describing it as 'a cracker, with seductive, rich, gamey, leafy fruit.' UK wine lovers can snap it up at Waitrose for £12.99 (hurry while stocks last!)
Vitisphère article - 05/2024
At Millésime Bio we revealed two new organic wines, both of which are natural, with no added sulphites. They caught the eye of French journalist Olivier Bazalge, who interviewed our oenologist Laurent Calmel for Vitisphère: "These two Vin de France wines are certainly quite different, they're likely to appeal to urbanites and anyone who likes a touch of originality. [...] The choice of Carignan blanc - a rare grape variety – bears witness to our attachment to our region's terroir and its richness...”
Read the full article here : Cinsaut and Carignan blanc crowned King and Queen of the Languedoc vineyards (vitisphere.com)
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Sunday Express magazine - 05/2024
Delighted to read UK wine writer Jamie Goode’s review of our orange wine Pomone 2022 in the Sunday Express magazine last weekend. This blend of Terret Gris, Marsanne and Roussane in available from many independent wine stores in the UK (RRP £14.99). Tempted to try it? Contact our importer Daniel Lambert Wines Ltd for details of your nearest stockist.
Volkskrant magazine - 04/2024
So pleased to see our orange wine Pomone 2023 featured in Volkskrant magazine, where writer Onno Kleyn describes it as a “pure, fresh and expressive wine”
Our thanks go to Onno for his review
If you'd like to taste this somewhat atypical wine, just click here : https://boutique.calmel-joseph.com/nos-gammes/132-pomone.html
Dee's Küche - 03/2024
Last September we welcomed a group of wine influencers at Domaine Calmel & Joseph for a half-day and further to this trip, Dee's Küche and Bring Flavor Home both flagged up our Villa Blanche Sauvignon Blanc.
Click here to read more about pairing with wine with salade niçoise : https://www.instagram.com/p/Cv3_igDLorg/
Many thanks to Dee's Küche and Bring Flavor Home. We hope to see you again soon at Domaine Calmel & Joseph. Thanks also to Vins de Pays d'Oc IGP for selecting our estate to represent Pays d'Oc IGP wines.
Bring Flavor Home - 03/2024
Last September we welcomed a group of wine influencers at Domaine Calmel & Joseph for a half-day and further to this trip, Dee's Küche and Bring Flavor Home both flagged up our Villa Blanche Sauvignon Blanc.
You might also like to read this article about IGP Pays d'Oc wines in which our Villa Blanche Sauvignon Blanc is cited as an example of this commonly-found Languedoc grape variety : http://bit. ly/3URTezA
Read about the perfect food and wine pairing for our Villa Blanche Sauvignon Blanc from bringflavorhome here : https://www.instagram.com/p/CxTMTJktO4h/?img_index=1
Many thanks. We hope to see you again soon at Domaine Calmel & Joseph. Thanks also to Vins de Pays d'Oc IGP for selecting our estate to represent Pays d'Oc IGP wines.