94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2018 Clos Badon-Thunevin is gorgeous. Ripe, supple and inviting, the 2018 is a total knock out. Sweet dark cherry, new leather, licorice and chocolate all build in the glass. In 2018, Clos Badon is 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Franc. More Franc than normal gives the wine gorgeous aromatic nuance and also a bit more tannin that needs to soften. There is a lot to look forward to. Drink: 2024-2043. (Mar 2021)"
94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Another hedonist superstar in the vintage is the 2018 Clos Badon Thunevin, which comes from the team of Jean-Luc Thunevin and is mostly Merlot with roughly 30% Cabernet Franc. Loads of chocolaty red and black fruits give way to a full-bodied 2018 with loads of spice, tobacco, and incense notes, a layered, rich mid-palate, sweet tannins, and a great finish. If you like your Saint-Emilion with plenty of fruit and texture as well as balance and freshness, give this beauty a whirl! It will keep for 10-15 years. Drink: 2021-2036. (3/11/21)"
92 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Weighing in with 15% declared alcohol, the 2018 Clos Badon Thunevin has a deep garnet-purple color. It leaps from the glass with notes of ground cloves, star anise and baked blackberries with hints of prunes, fallen leaves and graphite. The full-bodied palate has a beautifully plush texture and bags of juicy black fruits with a lively line to lift the long, spicy finish. Drink: 2022-2037. (Apr 2021)"
91 points James Suckling: "Aromas of black fruit, tea leaves, dried flowers, walnuts and earth. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Tight and structured with intense dark spice. Better from 2024. (3/3/21)"
94 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Another hedonist superstar in the vintage is the 2018 Clos Badon Thunevin, which comes from the team of Jean-Luc Thunevin and is mostly Merlot with roughly 30% Cabernet Franc. Loads of chocolaty red and black fruits give way to a full-bodied 2018 with loads of spice, tobacco, and incense notes, a layered, rich mid-palate, sweet tannins, and a great finish. If you like your Saint-Emilion with plenty of fruit and texture as well as balance and freshness, give this beauty a whirl! It will keep for 10-15 years. Drink: 2021-2036. (3/11/21)"
92 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Weighing in with 15% declared alcohol, the 2018 Clos Badon Thunevin has a deep garnet-purple color. It leaps from the glass with notes of ground cloves, star anise and baked blackberries with hints of prunes, fallen leaves and graphite. The full-bodied palate has a beautifully plush texture and bags of juicy black fruits with a lively line to lift the long, spicy finish. Drink: 2022-2037. (Apr 2021)"
91 points James Suckling: "Aromas of black fruit, tea leaves, dried flowers, walnuts and earth. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Tight and structured with intense dark spice. Better from 2024. (3/3/21)"
| Product SKU | 338020 |
| Producer | Clos Badon Thunevin |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| SubRegion | Right Bank |
| Appellation | St-Émilion |
| Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 375ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc |
| ABV | 15.0% |
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