92 points James Suckling: "Crushed-blackcurrant, plum, ink, graphite and licorice aromas. Lemon-zest and saline notes, too. It’s medium-bodied with sleek, tight tannins and fresh acidity. Fresh, clean finish. Linear and fine. Better in 2024, but already very attractive. (1/24/21)"
89-91 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Deep purple-black colored, the 2018 Mauvais Garcon ("bad boy") is a little closed to begin, giving way to notes of freshly crushed black plums, warm blackberries and boysenberries with wafts of tobacco, fallen leaves and garrigue. Full-bodied, concentrated and built like a brick house, it has a solid frame of chewy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and savory. (4/23/19)"
90 points Jeb Dunnuck: "A beautiful, undeniably delicious effort from Jean-Luc Thunevin, the 2018 Bad Boy sports a deep ruby/purple hue to go with lots of juicy black cherry and black berry fruits as well as a touch of earth, cedar, and tobacco. Readers looking for a value-priced, delicious Bordeaux that has plenty of charm, character, and class should snatch up bottles. It's ideal for drinking over the coming 2-4 years. Drink: 2021-2026. (3/11/21)"
90 points Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider): "Round, lush, fruity, juicy, sweet black cherries, flowers and licorice are in the nose, palate and finish of this forward, ready to drink charmer. You can enjoy this gem on release. (Mar 2021)"
89-91 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "Deep purple-black colored, the 2018 Mauvais Garcon ("bad boy") is a little closed to begin, giving way to notes of freshly crushed black plums, warm blackberries and boysenberries with wafts of tobacco, fallen leaves and garrigue. Full-bodied, concentrated and built like a brick house, it has a solid frame of chewy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and savory. (4/23/19)"
90 points Jeb Dunnuck: "A beautiful, undeniably delicious effort from Jean-Luc Thunevin, the 2018 Bad Boy sports a deep ruby/purple hue to go with lots of juicy black cherry and black berry fruits as well as a touch of earth, cedar, and tobacco. Readers looking for a value-priced, delicious Bordeaux that has plenty of charm, character, and class should snatch up bottles. It's ideal for drinking over the coming 2-4 years. Drink: 2021-2026. (3/11/21)"
90 points Jeff Leve (The Wine Cellar Insider): "Round, lush, fruity, juicy, sweet black cherries, flowers and licorice are in the nose, palate and finish of this forward, ready to drink charmer. You can enjoy this gem on release. (Mar 2021)"
| Product SKU | 346301 |
| Producer | Mauvais Garçon |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 15.0% |
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