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BiodynamicsJames Suckling 92/100
AOP La Clape
Château des Karantes Grand Vin red AOP La Clape 2020 – 75cl
Spicy – Rich – Harmonious
Complex and elegant red, with Mediterranean aromas, fine tannins and a long finish
AOP La Clape
Grenache Noir
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Aubrac beef aged 4 weeks
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Wine description
- The vineyard is cultivated organically and biodynamically.
- 16.5/20 in the Bettane+Desseauve Guide 2020
- Château des Karantes is an exceptional vineyard situated in the heart of a small valley, surrounded by the rocky cliffs of the Massif de la Clape, classified as a natural park
- The estate overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and offers a remarkable panorama of the coastline and hinterland composed of garrigue and pine forests.
- The climatic conditions are exceptional: both in terms of the duration of sunshine, the quantities of heat stored during the day by the limestone and released at night to the grapes, and the effect of the Mediterranean Sea which tempers the summer temperatures.
- Since the 2017 vintage, the estate has been certified AB ( organic wine ) and DEMETER ( biodynamic farming ).
Food & Wine pairings suggested by our chef
To be enjoyed at 17°C with grilled meats or
aged cheeses.
Winemaking and ageing
Harvesting begins following regular ripeness checks and berry tastings as the harvest approaches. The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted both in the vineyard and upon arrival at the winery. Each grape variety is vinified separately: the Carignan and a portion of the Syrah undergo whole-cluster maceration, while the Mourvèdre and Grenache undergo traditional maceration. At the end of winter, the different grape varieties are blended and the majority of the wine is transferred to French oak barrels for ageing for around 12 months. The remaining wine is aged in vats to bring freshness to the final blend, which takes place just before bottling
Tasting note
The colour is a brilliant ruby. The nose, intense, is dominated by
clear aromas of fruit (black cherries and blackcurrant), of
flowers (violets) and soft spices. The palate, round,
reveals silky, fine tannins underlining notes of
liquorice, gingerbread and the concentrated fruit notes
discovered on the nose. The finish, slightly saline, is
characteristic of the wines of La Clape.
Storage
Keep away from sunlight and at a constant temperature
Grape varieties
Technical sheet
Château des Karantes Grand Vin red AOP La Clape 2020 – 75cl
Sale price£35.00
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BiodynamicsJames Suckling 92/100
Château des Karantes Grand Vin red AOP La Clape 2020 – 75cl
Sale price£35.00
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Recognition of GÉRARD BERTRAND EXPERTISE
Ratings & Scores
Master Winemaker of the Year 2023
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92/100
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Each product page provides a food and wine pairing suggestion suited to the cuvée. Our online tasting assistant can also advise you based on your menu.
The ageing potential depends on the cuvée and vintage — it is specified in this wine's technical sheet. In general, our wines for ageing and fine wines can be kept for more than 10 years, or even over 100 years for our fortified sweet wines, whilst our lighter cuvées, intended to be enjoyed young, are best appreciated within 2 to 3 years of purchase.
The alcohol content (% vol.) varies by cuvée and vintage; it is listed in the product’s technical data sheet, below the description.
The majority of our red, white and rosé wines are dry. Our natural sweet wines (Rivesaltes, Maury...) and certain crémants are sweet or semi-dry. The style (dry/sweet) of this cuvée is specified in its description.
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Like almost all wines, our cuvées contain sulphites (naturally present during fermentation, sometimes added in small quantities as a preservative). Details (“no added sulphites”, level, etc.) are specified on this product’s technical data sheet and on the back label.
Many Gérard Bertrand cuvées are vegan certified (100% plant-based fining agents, no products of animal origin). This wine’s vegan status is indicated in its certifications on the product page.
A large proportion of our production is certified Organic Agriculture and/or Biodynamic (Demeter). The certifications applicable to this cuvée are listed on its product page under “Certifications”.
As a general rule: 8-10°C for rosés and light whites, 10-12°C for more complex whites, 16-18°C for reds. The most suitable serving temperature for this cuvée is also indicated on its technical sheet.
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