Mas Cal Demoura : Terre de Jonquières 2022

Characteristics and tasting notes of Mas Cal Demoura 2022 Mas Cal Demoura

Tasting

Colour
The colour reveals a beautiful garnet red hue.

Nose
The nose intensely reveals aromas of red and black fruits, accompanied by notes of liquorice. Touches of dried herbs, spices and garrigue enrich this bouquet.

Palate
Structured and deep, the palate offers an elegant texture supported by silky tannins. A lovely freshness, reminiscent of red apple, energises the palate through to a long mineral finish.

Food and wine pairing

This red wine pairs perfectly with roasted meats such as beef or lamb, as well as with game dishes in sauce.

Service and storage

Approachable in its youth, this Mas Cal Demoura 2022 deserves two to four years in the cellar to refine further. It can be enjoyed until around 2037.

Other characteristics

The alcohol level stands at 14%, integrating perfectly into the wine's structure without any sensation of heat.

The elegance and freshness of a red wine from the Terrasses du Larzac

The estate

Founded in 1970 by Jean-Pierre Jullien, the Mas Cal Demoura estate is located in Jonquières, in the heart of the Languedoc, France. Its name, meaning "one must stay" in Occitan, reflects its founder's determination to showcase this terroir at a time when cooperative wineries dominated. A pioneer of the region's qualitative revival, the 17-hectare estate is now run by Isabelle and Vincent Goumard. Since taking over in 2004, the current owners have continued this pursuit of excellence with an environmentally respectful, biodynamic-certified approach.

The vineyard

Located within the Terrasses du Larzac appellation, the vineyard extends over very dry, stony soils composed of limestone gravel, marl and clay-limestone. This terroir enjoys a Mediterranean climate tempered by cool winds from the Larzac plateau, favouring strong temperature contrasts between day and night. The vines, averaging around forty years of age, are cultivated according to biodynamic principles with naturally low yields. The harvest is carried out by hand.

The vintage

The year 2022 was marked by extreme weather conditions. After a spring affected by frost and a June marked by hailstorms, summer arrived with intense heat and severe drought. Sunshine and wind helped protect the vines from disease. Harvest began in late August and stretched over a long period to ensure optimal ripeness for each plot, aided by welcome rainfall in late summer.

Winemaking and aging

After a thorough double sorting, both in the vineyard and at the winery, the grapes for Mas Cal Demoura 2022 are vinified plot by plot. Aging then takes place in various vessels, including demi-muids and foudres, with very limited use of new oak to preserve the expression of the fruit. The final blend of the different plots is made after twelve months of aging.

Grape varieties

This wine is a blend of Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache Noir, Carignan and Cinsault, in roughly equal proportions.