2018 Domaine Thunevin-Calvet Cuvée Constance

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  9/3/2022 - WineTally Likes this wine:

  50 % Grenache Noir, 30 % Syrah, 20 % Carignan
  from Maury in Côtes du Roussillon with shale (Schistes) marl soil and
  vines of age 4-40 yrs yielding 30 hl/ha.
  Manual harvest. Selection in field and on sorting table.
  Traditional vinification. Aged 16 months in concrete tank.
  14.5% Abv.
  Background: A joint venture since 2001 between Jean-Luc Thunevin,
  proprietor of Château Valandraud in Saint-Emilion and Jean-Roger Calvet
  native of Maury. Early vintages made in a garage in the
  village before winery built in 2008.
  Proprietors: Jean-Roger and Marie Calvet, Jean-Luc Thunevin.
  Cellar Master: Damien Majoral
  
  A(ccuracy)=2: Med deep ruby/garnet. Modulated yet robust blend.
  B(alance)=2: Ripe fruit with adequate structure.
  C(omplexity)=2: Dark fruits, licorice, garrigue, earth.
  D(epth)=1: Savory mouthfeel. Average length and finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,2,2,1] = 7/10
  
  Unpretentious, unoaked fruit and terroir.
  
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