Thunevin Calvet Cuvée Hugo – Côtes du Roussillon Villages – Red – 2021:

 

Domaine Thunevin-Calvet Cuvée Hugo: Roussillon’s Finest Red

Experience the luxurious intensity of Cuvée Hugo, the flagship red from the acclaimed Domaine Thunevin-Calvet. This ‘garage wine’ project, spearheaded by Bordeaux legend Jean-Luc Thunevin and Jean-Roger Calvet, showcases the best of the Côtes du Roussillon Villages appellation. Produced from ancient, low-yielding Grenache and Syrah vines rooted in schist and clay-limestone soils near Maury, this wine delivers a profound and polished drinking experience.

Sommelier’s Tasting Profile

• Appearance: A deep, almost inky purple hue.
• Aroma: Rich black fruit preserve (mulberry, cassis) layered with notes of Mediterranean herbs (garrigue), dark cocoa, and toasted spice from its lengthy maturation.
• Taste: Generous and full-bodied, yet surprisingly fresh. The palate is defined by its great texture-smooth, sweet tannins and excellent concentration make it a seamless, elegant wine with a persistent, spicy finish. Ready to drink now or cellar for a decade.

Food Match & Serving Advice

A true ‘vin de gastronomie’, this red requires a robust partner. Decant and serve at 16°C alongside a hearty main course. It is an ideal choice for a formal dinner or a celebratory meal.

Côtes du Roussillon Villages 2021
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