Clos Badon Thunevin other_regions Subtle but not imperceptible wood

Subtle but not imperceptible wood and menthol elements set off the peppery and sauvage inflected red currant scents

This terrific effort is very clearly built-to-age yet could probably be enjoyed after only 5-ish years

followed by a breathtaking expression of yuzu and wax melon that sway with precision and finesse

a soft mouthfeel but with good grip

Clos Badon Thunevin other_regions Subtle but not imperceptible woodFar better from bottle than cask, this wine has turned out to be sleeper of the vintage. A product of the philosophy of Jean Luc Thunevin, which emphasizes considerable lees contact, micro oxygenation, and little or no racking, the 2000 has a deep purple color accompanied by copious quantities of jammy blackberry and cherry fruit intermixed with smoky espresso and sweet leather aromas. Impressively pure and textured, with medium to full body, low