Château de Caladroy Cuvée Les Schistes Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2018 (750ml) Bolgheri Superiore

Château de Caladroy Cuvée Les Schistes Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2018 (750ml) Bolgheri SuperioreThe soils on this rugged mountain ridge are a mix of sand and clay on top of black schist. Schist terroir for French vineyards can be found in pockets of Languedoc (notable Faugres); parts of Anjou; and up in the northern Rhne in part of Cte Rte and across the river in Seyssuel. And theres a big swath of it over the border in Spains Priorat. Schist tends to emphasize fruit rather than tannin, and red wine from these terroirs typically show a fruit

fragrant tarragon

the grapes undergo pre-fermentation maceration and ferment with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks

10% Syrah and 5% Samsó

this displays hints of strawberry and raspberry on the attractively layered and moderately yeasty nose

Additionally

A superb Climens

Enjoy this wine when young or within 3 years to fully appreciate its fruitiness

its aroma is intense

92Decanter Lying outside the village of Arcins

The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon opens with expressive aromas of plum

Offers fine depth to the cherry

Acidity: 3