COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Grenache, Syrah, Carignan
PRODUCER
Calvet-Thunevin
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Cuvée Constance Thunevin-Calvet is a red wine from the Côtes du Roussillon appellation in France's Languedoc-Roussillon region. It is the result of a partnership established in 2001 between Jean-Luc Thunevin and Jean-Roger Calvet, aiming to produce rich wines that express the Maury terroir. The estate emphasizes environmental respect in its vineyard management, with vines averaging up to 45 years of age. This wine is a blend primarily of Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan grapes.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A collaboration between Bordeaux's 'garage wine' pioneer and a Roussillon local.
Fact 02
Vines are up to 45 years old, contributing complexity.
Fact 03
Focus on environmental respect in vineyard practices.
Fact 04
Represents a fusion of two distinct winemaking philosophies.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Cuvée Constance Thunevin-Calvet is crafted from a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan grapes, sourced from vines that are up to 45 years old. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes producing rich wines that reflect the Maury terroir, with a commitment to environmental respect in the vineyards. While specific technical details for the 2022 vintage are not available, the general approach for such wines often involves careful fermentation to manage extraction and potential aging in oak to develop complexity and structure.
