Domaine Thunevin-Calvet Les Dentelles 2019
75cl
Made from a blend of 50% Grenache noir, 30% Syrah, 20% Carignan aged 16 to 18 months in half-muids (new barrels of 300l) and in concrete tanks. Aromas of spiced dark cherries, blackberries, flowers, hazelnuts and creme de cassis. Rich and creamy with lots of sweet berries and a full-bodied palate with nicely chewy tannins. Drink now.
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Domaine Thunevin-Calvet Les Dentelles 2019
€35.00
Ex Tax: €28.46
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
Aromas of spiced dark cherries, blackberries, flowers, hazelnuts and creme de cassis
Tasting Notes from the Producer
Flavour
Rich and creamy with lots of sweet berries and a full-bodied palate with nicely chewy tannins
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
50% Grenache noir, 30% Syrah, 20% Carignan
Country
France
Vintage
2019
Producer
Domaine Thunevin-Calvet
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
91/100 - James Suckling
92/100 - 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.
Customer Reviews
Customer Reviews
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