La Jasse Castel ‘Pimpanela’ Languedoc AOP 2020 Carema ” 95 points - Eric

” 95 points - Eric Guido

chamomile and green melon nuances

These particular vines represent a unique biotype of the already rare Trebbiano d'Abruzzo (named Fonte Canale) that looks and acts differently due to having mutated and adapted to their position over a century

Citrange is a light Amaro from Michele Faro of Pietradolce that happily suits aperitivo hour as much as it does post meal

Grapes are grown on south facing terraces between 400-600m

La Jasse Castel ‘Pimpanela’ Languedoc AOP 2020 Carema ” 95 points - EricAnother expressive, pure wine from this incredible small estate. Pimpanela means 'peony' in Occitan but also 'clever woman'. This pure, luscious red is 40% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 20% Carignan, 30% Cinsault and is aged in vats for 6 months. There are lashings of purple and blue berries, bay leaf garrigue and pepper. The wine is gastronomic and sumptuous, all in an elegant framework with delicious fruit tannin for grip and texture. Discover more wines