Thunevin Calvet, Cotes du Roussillon-Villages, Cuvee Constance

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.

2004 vintage

This is definitely past its prime. Try a newer vintage because it was great before it got too old.

2005 vintage

- Garnet color and aromas of mushroom, oak and black currant. It's unbalanced and has flavours of mushroom, oak and black currant with a medium/full body. Round texture with a medium finish - Very Nice Wine - it is just the Right time for this Wine

2005 vintage

Thin and definitely past its peak. not bad however, need to try again with a better vintage.

2005 vintage

ALthough past it's prime had some structure remaining and some fruit moderately spicy

2004 vintage

Nice hints of cherry,some herbs and spices. Nice tannins, long finish. Wish I had more.

2005 vintage

I like this wine for what it is. A simple daily drinker. good QPR

2005 vintage

What is the French translation for QPR?

2005 vintage

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.

2004 vintage

No formal notes, but a very decent daily drinker. Good value.

2005 vintage

Started off seeming a little pruney/raisiny. After a bit of time in the glass, began to show some greater balance, elegance. This may be a 90.. I'll see when I finish the other 1/2 of the bottle tomorrow. Day 2, this showed more integration, was smoother and more enjoyable to drink

2005 vintage

Good everyday drinking wine. Dark red with hint of raspberry and good acid with a medium finish.

2005 vintage

Good everyday drinking wine. Dark red with hint of raspberry, good acid and a medium finish.

2005 vintage

Port-like nose of raisin and black fruit. A bit simple, but nice structure and balance.

2005 vintage

Revisited a bottle of this and I just love it. After pop and pour, in reverse order ... the finish has dusty vegetable, "dull matte" licorice/herb, and a scored, used oak taste that's just wonderful, I can't get enough of it. Back into the mid-palate the same vegetal, licorice, and oak wrap around slightly sour just-ripe fruit (I got raspberry, plum, maybe blackberry). Nose is same as my previous take, ie., spicebox, sugar, day-old bread, fruit, earth. The QPR on …

2005 vintage

Complex nose with hints of cinnamon, clove, sugar, fresh bread or yeast, red fruit, mineral, and earth. In the mouth intense, acidic, but not big sour just-ripe fruit. Short finish of fruit and perhaps earth. I may return to buy a bottle.

2005 vintage

A good everyday drinking wine. Nice mint and cherries with good firm tannin and nice aftertaste.

2005 vintage

I like this wine. Lots of green peppers, dirt and asparagus. Good QPR. Which I had more than 1 bottle.

2005 vintage

Ready now, pop and pour and enjoy. A great medium body qpr. Not as much Grenache os others from the area. Went great with food, wish I grabbed more then one.

2005 vintage

Very pretty, dark red, with sediment. Raspberry, blueberry, and spicebox on the nose. Very tasty fruit - blackberries, cherries, plums; good acid, sweet tannins, some heat, and a medium finish. Really good, except for the slight burn from the alcohol.

2005 vintage

I'm liking this bottle better than the previous two, probably because of the age. I already liked the other two. This is both softer and more nuanced. Today, there's just tons of blueberry on the palate, flowers on the nose, and medium weight on the body. Very cool beans!

2005 vintage

nose of herbed chicken, weak, bitter, dull taste. I just didn't find much interest in this at all.

2005 vintage

I've had there bottles of this from the latest purchase and all tasted differently. Only one was as good as the bottle I've had in the past. Beware of bottle variation.

2005 vintage

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.

2004 vintage

This is one of those delicious provencal wines that you just can't get enough of. You just drink it with your meal without analizing and breaking into components. Beautiful dark fruit with herbs de Provence.

2005 vintage

Really nice. I have forgotten how nice a wine can be without oak. Smelled like a liquorish/blackberry liqueur. Long, subtle dark fruit flavors with a touch of black pepper. Became more jammy over time. Would have scored 90+, but just too hot.

2005 vintage

Begins with notes of pomegranate and slight raspberry and you can definitely sense the 14.5% on the nose. This is a big wine, or at least initially it is. On the palate though it doesn't overwhelm as might be expected. I sense a bit of the typical Languedoc resin note, though other tasters didn't; all agreed on some dark cherry and pepper (though the white pepper v. black pepper escaped us all). While it seemed bold on the nose, it's …

2005 vintage

{ST} Dark red with purple hues, medium body. Bouquet of red and black berries, flowers, white pepper. Taste of cherries, mocha, coffee, and a bit of licorice. Medium-plus acid, medium soft tannins. Overall a smooth fruity blend of grenache, syrah, and carignane that is fairly well balanced. I liked it, but not enough depth or character to spend 15 on it. I suppose it's drinking right at its price point.

2005 vintage

The South of France (Farpointe Cellar) : The nose had pencil lead, coffee, chocolate, raspberry jam, and cassis liqueur. The palate was rich, and had pencil lead, raspberry, cassis, chocolate, and a coffee finish.

2005 vintage

To me, well past its prime. Not very much going on. Sorry I waited so long (2 years) between bottles.

2004 vintage

color: dark ruby nose: raspberry, blackberry, kirsch, with hints of graphite and licorice. good fruit with nice peppery spice and plenty of licorice lingering. Also a touch of smokiness. still drinking well with nice structure

2004 vintage

Seemed disjointed this time, very acidic, below average

2004 vintage

Deep purple with a touch of red and clear. The nose was very pure black fruit with a little charcoal. Blueberries , black berries and cassis. Cream and cola. A little alcoholic on the nose. The palate is very soft and rounded with blueberry pie filling and raspberries. Cream soda. Very slight tannins. Seems like this way might be on the way down off it's peak. A little too round and polished for me.

2004 vintage

insanely overoaked tasted blind at 30 wine tasting party

2004 vintage

Grenache, Syrah blend. Dark ruby. Beautiful nose. Presents like a New World Wine. Full bodied. Big, lucious berry fruit. Velvet tanins. Nice finish. The whole, delicious package for less money than you would anticipate by the taste. Very very nice. 15% alco (D 6.5, F 7; Cent, European Cellars)

2004 vintage

Tastes of earth. Black fruit and plum. Tons of fruit. Long finish. What a bargain!

2004 vintage

Flock - Grenache Tasting (Chicago, IL) : Ruby color. Nose has red berries, herbs and a mildly distracting VA note. Palate is bright and rich with sweet strawberries and herbs. Simple - and clearly the QPR ringer. Group's #12, My #10.

2004 vintage

Bold spice, a little hot for my taste.

2004 vintage

What a nice wine. On the nose, definite eucalyptus, as well as red and black licorice. Went great with some grilled sausages. 89+

2004 vintage

Darker tanish purple. Dark fruit on the nose. I think this is pretty well intergrated and I do not get much heat. There is a lot of moss, meat, and wood (like charred wood) to the body. Good value.

2004 vintage

Mr. Parker called this medium bodied. If this is medium bodied, you muist have to sccop full bodied wines out of the bottle. Over-oaked (considering the modest price, chips or saw-dust?), over-ripe, low acid, and lacking varietal character. Could have been any grapes coming from anywhere. Unfortunately, I bought two. One will be gifted.

2004 vintage

Very ripe, almost new world profile. Good with chilli and a grainy sheep's milk cheese.

2004 vintage

Nice fruity nose, cherries and plums. Some earthyness. Respectable tannins in finish. A nice everydayer.

2004 vintage

Grapey and hot to my palate - although it did seem like a well made wine, just not for me. No rating.

2004 vintage

still a wonderfully consistent wine -- a bit dry tonight. Licorice and sour cherries

2004 vintage

Earthy, grassy, yeasty and meaty notes on the nose. The palate is full, silky and supple yet not overly concentrated and definitely not tiring. Alcohol is very present on the finish. I would've given it a couple more points if the alcohol would've been more toned down.

2004 vintage

No problem at all with this for 13 bones. The bouquet reveals lots of prune, and the syrah adds some spice. Not a ton of complexity, but a nice easy drinker. (No decanting, just popped and poured).

2004 vintage

Flavorful and smooth, but not quite in harmony. All the elements are there, but they're not quite balanced. Still, a fine, tasty wine and an excellent value.

2004 vintage

Decanted for 5 hrs. In a under $15 price range (which is difficult at best) this wine shows excellent QPR. Very good fruit purity along with a great finish make this a $13 wine to get excited about.....went great with grilled burgers and portobello focaccia. I have to agree with RP on this one. 90

2004 vintage

Deep fruit structure with tannic undertones and some smooth creaminess.

2004 vintage

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