Les Darons by Jeff Carrel 2021

Languedoc AOP

/ 5 ( reviews)

Turn off the television, put on your favourite tunes and relax with a bottle of Les Darons. There are few wines in this price range that are quite so seriously rich, intense and satisfying as Jeff Carrel’s beautifully crafted Languedoc classic.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Rich, smooth, complex and characterful with lovely ripeness

Aroma

Red berries, black pepper, cassis and violets

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

More information

Red - Medium to Full Bodied
Grenache Based Blend
France
Deep plum red
Vegetarian

14.0% ABV
10.5 Units
750.00 ml
31 December, 2031
Vegan

One thing the Languedoc does extremely well is Grenache, Carignan and Syrah blends from old, low-yielding vines. The best examples are made by extraordinary winemakers with passion and talent. Jeff Carrel stands out. He calls himself eclectic but when you spend a little time with him tasting and listening, you are left with one overriding impression. The man is devoted to making great wine. Les Darons means ‘the fathers’, a veiled reference to the old, free-standing bush vines that make a pivotal contribution to this wine’s intensity and complexity. Open a bottle when you have time to appreciate it. Its rich, bramble, tar, wild herb and mineral character deserves quiet contemplation. And something hearty of the red meat or veggie kind.

"Gorgeous. So smooth with spicy flavours. Languedoc wines are fast becoming my favourite" 5-Star Online Review
For the 2020 vintage