2020 Cuvée Constance Blanc, Thunevin-Calvet, Côtes du Roussillon

£15.50 inc. VAT

I’ve never tasted a southern French wine that has wowed me so quickly and assertively. It’s a blend of 50% Maccabeu and 50% Grenache Blanc from 60 year old vines and schist soil, but it’s the ultra-low yields that makes this something special. We are talking 25hl/ha (hectolitres per hectare) which is lower than Grand Cru Burgundy. Low yields give a wine extra concentration and viscosity as there are fewer bunches on the vine and so the quality and intensity of flavour is higher.

Touches of citrus, blossom and a light creamy touch. Lovely and full on the palate but with superb elegance and finesse. The finish is ripe, minerally and incredibly moreish.

If you can find me a white wine under £15 that tastes this good then I’ll buy you a pint!

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