Definition: calamine

One of two Grand Cru appellations granted to certain wines from Lavaux (Vaud). Calamin borders Dézaley to the west, between the Corniche road (linking Cully and Chexbres), below the village of Épesses. Le Calamin is both firm and distinguished, supported by warmth on the palate. Chasselas wines from Le Calamin have a very distinctive terroir with multiple aromatic facets reminiscent of caramel, marked by chalky nuances. Le Calamin asserts its personality on the palate with a sap-like flavour and a subtle bitterness that gives it a certain virility.