Domaine Calvet-Thunevin - Cuvée Constance 2006
Roussillon
Red
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Note: Robert Parker 91/100, 15/20 + mention Vin Plaisir Bettane & Desseauve
Jean-Luc Thunevin's passionate foray into the Roussillon region, in association with Jean-Roger Calvet, created Cuvée Constance in 2003, is certainly one of the finest representatives of Côtes Catalanes. In 2006, it reveals a rich, complex, gourmet register that few vins de pays can boast! A success story...
Features
Estate
Calvet-Thunevin
Cuvée
Cuvée Constance
Vintage
2006
Designation
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Region
Roussillon
Grape varieties
50% Grenache, 50% Carignan
Terroirs
70% shale and 30% clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
traditional and modern: double guyot pruning, de-stemming, lifting, leaf removal, green harvesting
Harvest
100% manual
Winemaking
fermentation in cement tanks
Breeding
in tank
Tasting & pairing
Eye
beautiful ruby color
Nose
aromas of cherry and plum jam, coconut, dark chocolate, vanilla and exotic spices
Mouth
creamy texture and a touch of bitterness from coffee and dark chocolate as well as spicy smoke, mingle with notes of stone and pencil lead, providing a counterpoint to a long finish.
Serve
bottled at 17°C
Open
and serve!
Drink from
2008
Drink before
2010
Production
120,000 bottles
Food and wine pairing
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Calvet-Thunevin
IGP Côtes Catalanes
Expert opinion
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Domaine noté (guide 2019) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
James Suckling
Graded area (2020 guide) Recommended
Andreas Larsson
Area rated Recommended
Customer reviews
Customer rating
4/5
out of 2 reviews
Note and review by M. JEAN FRANCOIS B. Published on 05/04/2020
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Note and review by M. FLORIAN D. Published on 21/03/2019
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