Domaine Thunevin-Calvet - Cuvée Constance 2012
Roussillon
Red
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Drink or Keep
90/100
Robert Parker
"Cuvée Constance is a blend of equal parts Grenache and Carignan, half from the estate's own vineyards and half from purchased grapes. All aged in concrete tanks, it offers a supple, pure and harmonious profile, with intense aromas of black cherry, spice, horsehair and licorice coming through the glass. Bottled just 2 weeks before the tasting, it nevertheless showed plenty of substance, silky tannins and a very good length on the finish. Drink over the next 3-4 years". (Wine Advocate 2014 - Robert Parker)
Features
Estate
Calvet-Thunevin
Cuvée
Cuvée Constance
Vintage
2012
Designation
Côtes du Roussillon Villages
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
50% Grenache, 50% Carignan
Terroirs
shale soils
Viticulture
traditional and modern: double guyot pruning, de-stemming, lifting, leaf removal, green harvesting
Harvest
manual selection of berries in the vineyard and cellar
Winemaking
traditional. No fining or filtration
Breeding
14 months in semi-underground concrete tanks
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful dark red colour
Nose
with aromas of ripe red and black fruits, a touch of mineral, notes of juniper and cedar, resinous mint and marjoram
Mouth
rich body, creamy texture and a touch of bitterness, dark chocolate and hints of stone and pencil lead. Long, powerful finish
Serve
bottled at 16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2015
Drink before
2017
Food and wine pairing
Serve with charcuterie, grilled meats and cheeses.
Calvet-Thunevin
Côtes du Roussillon
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated (2014 guide) 90/100 (Outstanding wine)
Domain Rated (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Côtes Catalanes Cuvée Constance is a blend of equal parts Grenache and Carignan, half from the estate's own vineyards and half from purchased grapes. All matured in concrete tanks, it offers a supple, pure and harmonious profile, with intense aromas of black cherry, spice, horsehair and licorice that emerge from the glass. Bottled just 2 weeks before the tasting, it nevertheless showed plenty of substance, silky tannins and a very good length on the finish. Drink over the next 3-4 years.
James Suckling
Rated Domaine (2020 guide) Recommended
Andreas Larsson
Domain Rated Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
3.9/5
on 16 reviews
Note and review by M. J CHRISTOPHE D. Published on 23/11/2015
fruity and sunny, full and generous wine!
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Note and review by Mme ELIZABETH B. Published on 19/09/2015
Served end of May 2015 Excellent on a confit lamb mouse and for value for money.
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Note and review by M. THOMAS Y. Published on 03/05/2020
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Note and review by M. FREDERIC C. Published on 11/11/2019
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Note and review by M. LIONEL D. Published on 29/03/2019
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Note and review by M. MARC P. Published on 09/08/2018
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Note and review by M. ALEXANDRE D. Published on 24/05/2018
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Note and review by M. JEAN JACQUES D. Published on 09/04/2018
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