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La Ruffe “les Cuvées Rares”, Calmel & Joseph, 2015/16
£17.50
Purple-red robe. A very expressive nose that opens with notes of chocolate and spice, followed by citrus fruit and white flower aromas. There are also hints of pure fruit, reminiscent of freshly-picked, crushed grapes. On the palate this is a clean and lively wine with subtle notes of small red berries and scrubland herbs. The tannins are elegant, discreet and well-integrated. The balance and originality of this wine gives it its “cuvée rare” status.
Terroir
Clay limestone and blood-red “ruffes” soil typically found in the Terrasses du Larzac.
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Ageing
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