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Domaine Thunevin-Calvet - Côtes du Roussillon Cuvée Constance 2018

Name: Domaine Thunevin-Calvet - Côtes du Roussillon Cuvée Constance 2018
Brand: Calvet-Thunevin
Rating: 3.8 (11 reviews)

Côtes du Roussillon Villages|Red wine

3.8/5 (11 customers)

90/100

James Suckling

91/100

A. Larsson

long finale

barbecue

great deal

“Constance, she’s such a sweetheart!”

“Rich and creamy, with black berries, wet stones, roof tiles, white pepper, and chocolate on the nose. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, with soft tannins and notes of black fruit and chocolate in the lush, juicy finish. Drink now.” (James Suckling 2022)

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Estate

Calvet-Thunevin

Vintage

Cuvée Constance

Vintage

2018

Designation

Côtes du Roussillon Villages

Region

Roussillon

Grape varieties

Grenache, Carignan

Terroirs

Shale soils

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

Traditional

Livestock farming

16 months in concrete tanks

Alcohol content

14.5%

Nose

Notes of dark fruit and licorice

Palate

Rich and intense, with notes of crisp black fruit, sweet spices, and Mediterranean scrub

Serve

At 16°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2026

Food and wine pairings

Serve with cold cuts, grilled meats, and cheeses...

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Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated estate (2019 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

James Suckling

Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100

Rated winery (2020 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

Rich and creamy, with aromas of black berries, wet stones, roof tiles, white pepper, and chocolate. Medium-bodied to full-bodied, with soft tannins and notes of black fruit and chocolate in the lush, juicy finish. Ready to drink now.

Andreas Larsson

Wine rated 91/100

Rated Winery Recommended

About the wine:

Deep garnet with violet hues. A spicy, generous nose offering black berries, plum, licorice, and wild herbs. Dense on the palate with good structure and excellent texture; young with firm tannins, abundant black berry flavors with notes of spicy garrigue; a warm, ripe wine with balanced freshness and good length.

Customer rating

3.8/5

based on 11 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on April 17, 2023

A well-structured, affordable regional wine. Born from a harmonious blend of Grenache Noir and Carignan, this delightful wine boasts an expressive, powerful character, rich in candied black fruits with balsamic notes, skillfully paired with rich hints of smoke, licorice, and spices. The whole is built on a tight, tannic structure. The body is concentrated and full-bodied, with an enveloping, velvety texture. The earthy and briny notes on the finish enhance the depth and add a particularly pleasant touch of freshness. Overall, the 14.5% ABV does not weigh the wine down at all; on the contrary, it contributes to the volume on the palate while preserving a surprisingly soft and refined texture. For over 10 years, quality and maturity have characterized the vintages from Thunevin-Calvet. They are on full display in the elegant 2018 Constance, perfect for a tasting with friends over a delicious wild rabbit stew served with carrot rice. The price remains as reasonable as ever; a solid 4-star rating without a moment’s hesitation.