Mourvedre, Grenache
2016
Alc. 14.5%
Languedoc-Roussillion
France
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Jean-Luc Thunevin earned his nickname soon after he began producing the now-famous Château Valandraud in a garage, disregarding Bordeaux's formal conventions of classed growths and historic properties. When this relative newcomer's wines started earning higher scores - and fetching higher prices - than his neighbours, this pioneering 'garagiste' became known as "the bad boy of Bordeaux."
Since his rise to fame in Bordeaux, Jean-Luc has embarked on several side projects, partnering with like-minded grape-growers and winemakers in neighbouring regions. One such project is Thunevin Calvet, with Maury winemaker Jean-Roger Calvet. L'Amourette is a twist on most wines from Côtes du Roussillon Village, featuring Mourvèdre (aka Monastrell) as the dominant grape in the blend in place of Grenache. The name is a tribute to a type of grass that grows wild in the region's vineyards. The wine is aged entirely in concrete tanks, allowing the purity of the fruit to shine. Enjoy over the next 7-10 years at 18 C.