Domaine Thunevin-Calvet Divae 2019
75cl
Another beautiful vintage from this fine estate. The 2019 vintage is slightly tighter and more reticent. Made from a blend of 90% Syrah and 10% Grenache Noir, aged for 18 months in new Burgundy barrels. Offers lots of black cherry and blueberry fruit-like characteristics as well as white pepper, sandalwood, and violets. A balanced, elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and outstanding length.
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Domaine Thunevin-Calvet Divae 2019
€86.00
Ex Tax: €69.92
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Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
Offers lots of black cherry and blueberry fruit-like characteristics as well as white pepper, sandalwood, and violets. Hitting the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, it has a balanced, elegant mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and outstanding length.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
90% Syrah, 10% Grenache Noir
Maturation
18 months in new Burgundy barrels
Country
France
Region/AOC
Languedoc
Vintage
2019
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
95/100 - Jeb Dunnuck
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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