93 David Schildknecht - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"A gorgeous and highly distinctive aroma of purple plum, pomegranate, iris, marrow, and chalk dust rises from the glass of 2007 Domaine de l'Horizon Rouge (a blend of Grenache and Carignan), leading to a palate presentation of polish, clarity, and a remarkable degree of sheer refreshment, its plum and pomegranate accented with fresh ginger and underlain by deep, savory meatiness. This wine’s fresh fruit edge, illusive carnality, and aura of chalk dust persist into a finish guaranteed to call forth the next sip. Teibert proudly points out that his two week fermentation regimen for this wine included a single genuine (i.e. barefoot) pigeage. A lot of vintners - not just in Roussillon - should consider taking lessons in pedal technique from this gifted newcomer! I suspect his inaugural red will be worth following for at least 6-8 years. Thomas Teibert is better-known in Roussillon as the agent for Austrian Franz Stockinger’s barrels than as vintner. He founded his Calc estate in 2006, after taking a degree in Geisenheim and having been involved with prominent wineries in southeastern Germany, St. Emilion, South Africa and northern Italy. With the help of German partners, he now has modest acreage in old vines, a proper cellar, and the means to pursue biodynamic viticultural methods, benefitting from a close relationship with Gerard Gauby as well as an insider’s insights into the work of many others of Roussillon’s most talented vignerons. As might be expected from his Stockinger connection, Teibert emphasizes barrels of 500 liter and larger capacity."