2016 Domaine Thunevin-Calvet Cotes du Roussillon Villages Cuvee Les Trois Marie

Grenache - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 97 WA 96 JS 91
JD 97

jebdunnuck.com, November 2018

One of the finest wines to come from the Roussillon is unquestionably the 2016 Côtes du Roussillon Villages Les Trois Marie which is 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah brought up in foudre and barrels (20% being new). It’s a...
WA 96

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2018

(94-96+ points) Boasting incredible intensity, the 70-30 Grenache-Syrah 2016 Les Trois Maries is packed with black cherries, chocolate and spice. Full-bodied and rich, the finish is silky and ridiculously long and must be...
JS 91

jamessuckling.com, January 2020

Attractive blackberry and plum aromas with hints of dried flowers and orange peel. Full body, creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. Drink or hold.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Grenache
Country France
Region Languedoc Roussillon
Sub-region Cotes du Roussillon
Appellation Cotes du Roussillon Villages
Vintage 2016
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 15%
Closure Cork

The 2016 Domaine Thunevin-Calvet Cotes du Roussillon Villages Cuvee Les Trois Marie is a notable Grenache-based red wine from the Languedoc Roussillon region in France. This wine, produced by Domaine Thunevin-Calvet, features a blend of 70% Grenache and 30% Syrah, and it has a robust alcohol content of 15.0%.

James Suckling awarded this wine with a score of 91 points, describing it as having "attractive blackberry and plum aromas with hints of dried flowers and orange peel." He noted its full body, creamy tannins, and flavorful finish, suggesting that it can be enjoyed now or held for future consumption ("jamessuckling.com," 1/28/2020).

Jeb Dunnuck gave the wine an impressive 97 points, calling it "one of the finest wines to come from the Roussillon." He praised its ripe and sexy profile, full-bodied nature, and complex notes of black raspberries, blackberries, graphite, and pepper herbs. Dunnuck emphasized the wine's fabulous concentration, seamless texture, and great finish, asserting that it is a "legendary Grenache from the Roussillon in the making" ("jebdunnuck.com," 11/1/2018). This review stands out as exceptionally positive, highlighting the wine's potential for aging over the next 15 years or more.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate offered a similarly high score of 96 points, describing the wine as boasting "incredible intensity." The reviewer noted its packed flavors of black cherries, chocolate, and spice, and praised its full-bodied and rich finish. Despite its high alcohol content of 16.2%, the wine does not exhibit any heat-derived traces, presenting instead as ripe, round, and delicious ("Robert Parker's Wine Advocate," 4/27/2018).

In summary, the 2016 Domaine Thunevin-Calvet Cotes du Roussillon Villages Cuvee Les Trois Marie is a highly regarded Grenache blend with significant praise from multiple reviewers. It is characterized by rich fruit flavors, a seamless texture, and excellent aging potential, making it a standout wine from the Roussillon region.