Maison Carrel Languedoc 'Les Darons' 2024
Jeff Carrel is a prominent, Parisian-born oenologist and winemaker celebrated for his creative and accessible approach to winemaking, primarily in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of southern France. Operating out of his eco-friendly production facility, Maison Carrel, he acts as an eclectic winemaker and consultant, collaborating with a vast network of local partner growers to craft highly original, expressive wines. Known for his commitment to organic practices and sustainable viticulture, Carrel revitalized the region's reputation by producing world-class, multi-award-winning bottles that remain remarkably affordable. His portfolio—famous for its distinct, playful names (like Les Darons) and artistic labels (like Villa des Anges) —reflects his philosophy of making complex, authentic French wines that are approachable for everyday consumers.
This 2024 ‘Les Darons’ is 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, organically farmed. The Grenache is from 30+ year old vines and the Syrah is from 20+ year old vines, both grown in La Clape and the Haut Corbières on clay and limestone soils with lacustre, éclat, gypsum and sand. Les Darons is an accessible wine with loads of character. Packed with ripe, red and dark fruit aromas, this Languedoc red has plenty of spice and a streak of underlying minerality.
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Varietal Composition | 70% Grenache, 30% Syrah |
| Appellation | Languedoc |
| Alcohol | 15.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | FRANCE |
| State of Origin | N/A |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
