Jeff Carrel, Darons, Languedoc

Continuing my QPR search (RP/pro rating >=90, price <= $20; this one JS 92, and I paid $12.59). I tasted four bottles from Southern France side-by-side over the course of two days (all were stabbed with a Coravin initially, except the Les Darons, which has a screw cap). The bottles: 2020 Domaine Lafage C�tes du Roussillon Bastide Miraflors 2021 Ch�teau P�gau C�tes du Rh�ne Cuv�e Maclura 2022 Jeff Carrel Languedoc Les Darons 2023 Kermit Lynch Selections C�tes du Rh�ne Like …

2022 vintage

Has a bit of a harsh, bitter taste that I don’t like. Still grippy, shows black currant and burnt toast flavors.

2022 vintage

Red fresh fruit, lots of backbone. Good solid French wine. Above average in quality, above average value at $15.

2022 vintage

Delicious!

2022 vintage

A little bit hard edged on the palate - maybe I am having a bad palate day though.

2022 vintage

Amazing value. Very soft. Integrated, balanced, extremely silky.

2022 vintage

Coravin by the glass. Nose of cherry, raspberry, bramble and spice. Ripe red cherry, raspberry, bramble and spice on the palate. Long finish. Full bodied. A very good QPR. Served with Sambusa.

2022 vintage

Bright cherry fruit character to the nose. And a little bit of earth, bright enough on the palate.

2022 vintage

Nicely integrated soft tannins, blackberries and other dark fruits/berries, peppery with refreshing acidity. Nice long Finnish. Hint of blueberries.

2022 vintage

70% Syrah, 30% Grenache. Drinking well above its price point. And with some good grip to it as well.

2022 vintage

Youthful ruby color with medium (-) aromas of tart strawberry, red cherry, white pepper, thyme and violets. On the palate, medium (-) acidity, medium tannins of baby powder texture, high alcohol, and full-bodied. Medium intensity flavors of wild herbs, blueberry, pepper, and raspberry. Richly textured albeit a tad simple; to be expected at $15/btl. Medium (-) finish. Good wine at an excellent price - proof that Languedoc reds remain France�s best values.

2022 vintage

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2022 vintage

Medium ruby with cherry, blueberry, white pepper, garrigue aromas with subtle floral and menthol notes. On the palate, it's medium-bodied with juicy acidity and velvety tannins with black and red cherry, blueberry, boysenberry flavors accented with dried herb and peppery notes. Medium plus finish. Parisian Jeff Carrel was looking to make wines and found his way to the south of France where he has achieved some great status as a roving winemaker. It is a dual homage meaning "parents" in …

2022 vintage

Brief floral aromas give way to blood orange peel, white pepper, grilled red fruits, and hints of olive and earth. Herbal and garrigue notes as well. Palate was a tad muted but had lively yet restrained peppery notes to accompany a thinner sliver of red fruit. Tannins were a bit bulky but were interesting compared to the elegance of the wine. 88 pts.

2022 vintage

En aroma frutos negros y especias y huevo duro . En boca es cálido, conserva acidez. Es elegante y carnoso. Quizá le vendría bien un par de años más en botella.

2017 vintage

smooth yummy

2017 vintage

Has gained a bit more refinement with age. Good now.

2017 vintage

🇪🇸 Elaborado con viñas viejas de Garnacha, Cariñena y un poquito de Syrah. Ha caído en copa con un olor a paño húmedo, pero afortunadamente se ha disipado en unos minutos. Tras el susto me vi recompensado con aromas limpios de frutas maduras mixtas (r/n), frescura de eucalipto y un poco de tiza. En boca es un vino pulido y equilibrado, con estructura intermedia y un apunte de cuero en el retrogusto. Descorchalo pronto. 🇧🇷🇵🇹 Boa experiência com RQP adequada. …

2017 vintage

Pleasing red fruit on the palette with subtle pencil notes (wood, dark minerals) on the back end.

2016 vintage

Drinking well - still has a slightly astringent edge that will probably soften over the next year.

2017 vintage

Intenso en aroma, presenta tabaco, ceniza y frutos negros. En boca es muy equilibrado, ligero de cuerpo, pero también intenso, llenando la boca, con tonos ahumados.

2016 vintage

The wine looks purple colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. It smells like blackberry, red currant, stoniness, forest floor, oak and tobacco. It tastes like red currant, mineral and stoniness. The body is medium. The wine has leathery texture. The wine finishes medium. The wine has low acidity.

2017 vintage

Wonderful herbal nose, feel Ruby red, and robust, sour cherry taste, leather, with great structure, and long finish. Excellent dinner wine, really great quality for the price From winemaker Description Grenache and Carignan have long been cultivated in Southern France and represent the “forefathers” of the Languedoc Appellation’s red wines. An homage showcasing these varietals, this wine was subsequently labeled “Les Darons”, the affectionate expression for “The Parents” in the Parisian suburbs where winemaker Jeff Carrel was born. Tasting Notes: …

2017 vintage

Good wine for the price ($10-$15). Full bodied, big and fruity, no oak. Agree with the note which said sour raspberry.

2017 vintage

Biggish red. Very well put together. Drinks well now but has some space for a little improvement. Very good QPR.

2017 vintage

Fresh and fruity, medium to full-bodied with sweet and sour raspberries. Reminds me of a Cote du Rhône. Balanced with a lengthy finish. QPR good.

2017 vintage

Much better day 2. Airate/Decanter.

2016 vintage

Plum, leather, earthiness. Good compared to price. Hard to find better for 12-13 euro.

2017 vintage

Good value, not complex but good balance and taste of minerals

2016 vintage

Fantastic for price. BUY Again!!

2016 vintage

Pike and western 18 dollars, very good

2017 vintage

Grenache. Liquors 44 and probably Nh. Didn’t think it was great. Nick said to try again and that it’s good and that I have a horrible pallet. Liquors 44. $13.99. Tried it again. Nick was right. Very good. Night light smell. Little bitter after taste. Had with roasted chicken.

2017 vintage

Vrmt excellent !

2017 vintage

(opened 2 days ago) - color: dark purple; nose: light oak; taste: medium-bodied mouth feel, slightly chewy, fruity, medium-length slightly chalky finish with moderate tannins; overall: decent everyday red blend which needed time to open up and thus was much improved at Day 3.

2017 vintage

Good balance. Easy drinking.

2016 vintage

Dark red fruit, turned earth, manure, roasted nut, palate is lean and bright. Good balance. Was looking for a little more weight.

2017 vintage

So down here what I am being told is you have entreprenuers in wine making which allows almost anyone to get into the game. "What did you do before making wine?" "I was a ballarina" instead of "I was a billonaire." The parents - referring to the parent GSM varitieals. Fresh and fun.

2017 vintage

Good qpr. Pretty good easy-drinking Grenache blend for a good price. (75% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 5% Carignan)

2016 vintage

Typical bouquet of dried desert fruits, hot rocks, and appealing richness. Lush, well balanced, made for food.

2017 vintage

Tart and bit sour aka lots of acid but good fruit and "purity" as JD suggests, drank with duck confit, have another bottle to try, a good value if I like it more, will see.

2017 vintage

Cherry, plums and minerals. No oak used. Ripe and satisfying.

2016 vintage

De beaux aromes de fruits chauds, de fines herbes et d'épices. Un vin ample, ferme et chaleureux. Un vin de soleil. Les tanins sont bien enrobés par un fruité juteux sur une belle acidité. Une belle présence en bouche. Assez persistant. Meilleur après une bonne aération. Grenache 70 %; carignan 20 % et syrah. Élevage en cuve béton. Liège aggloméré. Alc. 13,5 %. Sucre 1,7 g/l. Servir à 15 degrés. 16,30 $ au Québec. (https://vinquebec.com/node/15160)

2016 vintage

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