31 months since last bottle. Probably on the downward slide. Grenache and Carignan give a soft and rich burst of dark fruit (black cherry and blackberry),tar and roast and the syrah adds a bit of spice. Little tannin structure, but quite pleasant. Probably on the downhill run but a bargain in its day. 15% alcohol.
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Nose is gone. Spicy with tart red fruits and oaky finish. My only bottle not sure if this was an off bottle. I've had other outstanding wines from this Domaine.
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(CALVET THUNEVIN CUVEE CONSTANCE) #3; COLOR-dark; NOSE-dark nose, coffee shop w/ pastries, mocha, creamy, strawberries & raspberries; TASTE-lot of Oak, but integrated, very Creamy mouthfeel, little heat, nice blueberry/raspberry combination, polished, structured, little vanilla, a little bland/cookie cutter for me, elegant, a New World fruit bomb, Many Newbies would like; RP-90; GV-87
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3/23/2013 - mkotlarz wrote: 84 Points
Passed it prime, but I thought it would be undrinkable. Still decent fruit with a hint if oxidation and nuttiness at the front. Enjoyable nonetheless.
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1/31/2011 - JeffersonDD wrote: 80 Points
ALthough past it's prime had some structure remaining and some fruit moderately spicy
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10/7/2010 - smphelps wrote: 86 Points
31 months since last bottle. Probably on the downward slide. Grenache and Carignan give a soft and rich burst of dark fruit (black cherry and blackberry),tar and roast and the syrah adds a bit of spice. Little tannin structure, but quite pleasant. Probably on the downhill run but a bargain in its day. 15% alcohol.
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10/16/2009 - redknife wrote: 84 Points
Nose is gone. Spicy with tart red fruits and oaky finish. My only bottle not sure if this was an off bottle. I've had other outstanding wines from this Domaine.
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4/27/2009 - John Nezlek wrote: 84 Points
To me, well past its prime. Not very much going on. Sorry I waited so long (2 years) between bottles.
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