Domaine Thunevin-Calvet - Côtes du Roussillon Cuvée Constance 2018

Name: Domaine Thunevin-Calvet - Côtes du Roussillon Cuvée Constance 2018
Brand: Calvet-Thunevin
Rating: 3.9 (9 reviews)

Côtes du Roussillon Villages|Red wine

Roussillon

Red

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3.9/5 (9 customers)

90/100

James Suckling

91/100

A. Larsson

long finish

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"Constance, a real cream!

"Rich and creamy with dark berries, wet stones, tile, white pepper and chocolate on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, with soft tannins and notes of dark fruit and chocolate in the pulpy, juicy finish. Drink now. (James Suckling 2022)

Features

Estate

Calvet-Thunevin

Cuvée

Cuvée Constance

Vintage

2018

Designation

Côtes du Roussillon Villages

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

Grenache, Carignan

Terroirs

Shale soils

Viticulture

Traditional and meticulous

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Traditional

Breeding

16 months in concrete vats

Alcohol content

14.5%

Tasting & pairing

Nose

Notes of black fruit and liquorice

Mouth

Rich and intense with crunchy black fruits, sweet spices and garrigue

Serve

AT 16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairing

Serve with charcuterie, grilled meats and cheeses...

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Expert opinion

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Domaine noté (guide 2019) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

James Suckling

Rated wine (guide 2022) 90/100

Graded area (2020 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Rich and creamy with dark berry, wet stone, tile, white pepper and chocolate on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, with soft tannins and notes of dark fruit and chocolate on the pulpy, juicy finish. Drink now.

Andreas Larsson

Rated 91/100

Area rated Recommended

About the wine:

Dark garnet with a violet tint. Spicy, generous nose offering dark berries, plum, licorice and wild herbs. Dense palate with good grip and excellent texture, young with tight tannins, abundant dark berry flavors with hints of spicy garrigue, a warm, ripe wine but with balanced freshness and good length.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.9/5

out of 9 reviews

Note and review by M. GILLES D. Published on 17/04/2023

A well-balanced, moderately priced terroir wine. A harmonious blend of Grenache noir and Carignan, this little nectar is expressive, powerful and generous, with balsamic-preserved black fruits judiciously combined with rich notes of smoke, licorice and spices. The whole is built on a tight, tannic structure. The body is concentrated and fleshy, the texture enveloping and unctuous. The earthy, saline tone of the finish reinforces the depth and adds a particularly pleasant touch of freshness. All in all, the 14.5° is in no way a source of heaviness, but on the contrary contributes to the volume on the palate, while preserving an astonishingly soft and delicate touch of grain. For over 10 years, quality and maturity have been the hallmarks of Thunevin-Calvet cuvées. The elegant Constance 2018 is the perfect accompaniment to a tasting session with friends, with a fine wild rabbit with saupiquet and carrot rice. Price as wise as ever, note of 4 without the slightest hesitation.