Clos Badon Thunevin other_regions yeast extract

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a real fleshpot of fruit but this still needs time to burn off some of its baby fat and reveal its dark berries and minerals underneath

a soft mouthfeel but with good grip

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

Clos Badon Thunevin other_regions yeast extractFar 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