2014 Chatons de Garde Andrea Calek
For sheer drinkability, style and substance the wines of Andrea Calek take some beating. Whilst they do not offer a total absence of flaws, so much is delivered that complaing about that a hint of VA or some mousiness after day 3 seems a bit childish.
A deep core of dark fruit with a hint of bitterness but an abundance of mid-palate complexity to balance things out.
This cuvee, made from 100% Syrah has more than a passing resemblance to the mighty Thierry Allemand’s Cornas. As if the two were brothers, Thierry hard working and high achieving. Andrea staying out late at night and writing his homework on the bus on the way to school.
