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Domaine Virginie Thunevin History, Overview
Domaine Virginie Thunevin takes its name from the daughter of Murielle Andraud and Jean-Luc Thunevin. In case you are one of the few people that do not know or are not familiar with the Thunevin name, Jean Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud are the owners of Valandraud in Saint Emilion, along with several other hot, Right Bank vineyards. Jean Luc Thunevin also owns a successful, negociant company, located in St. Emilion as well.
Domaine Virginie Thunevin Vineyards, Terroir, Grapes, Winemaking
The 13.5-hectare vineyard of Domaine Virginie Thunevin is planted to 100% Merlot. The Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc have been removed.
The vines are old, at a respectable average of 40 years of age. Located on the Right Bank of Bordeaux, the vineyard has a good terroir, with clay and limestone soils on the plateau of Lalande-de-Fronsac.
To produce the wine of Domaine Virginie Thunevin, the vinification takes place in traditional, square-shaped, cement vats. Malolactic fermentation takes place in a combination of cement tanks, and French oak barrels that are mostly used, but a small percentage is new, French oak barrels for 11 months before bottling.
Half the wine is then aged in cement vats, along with the other half the wine that is then placed into new and used, French, oak barrels for aging, before bottling. The average annual production is close to 4,500 cases of wine per year for Domaine Virginie Thunevin.
The best vintages of Virginie Thunevin are: 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012, 2010, 2009 and 2005.
When to Drink Domaine Virginie Thunevin, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Domaine Virginie Thunevin is much better with 2-4 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for 1 hour allowing the wine to soften and open its perfume.
Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Domaine Virginie Thunevin offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 3-8 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Domaine Virginie Thunevin with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Domaine Virginie Thunevin is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Domaine Virginie Thunevin is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Domaine Virginie Thunevin is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.
Domaine Virginie Thunevin is a fine example of a fruit-forward, easy to drink, uncomplicated, Merlot dominated, Bordeaux value wine.
Domaine Virginie Thunevin Wine Tasting Notes
11 Vintages 29,704 Views Sort by Vintage-Rating
| 2022 | Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux) | |
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Vanilla, spice, licorice, herbs, plums and espresso form the core of this wines character. On the palate, the wine is soft, medium-bodied, supple, creamy and loaded with chocolate-coated plums and black cherries that stick with you. Drink from 2025-2032. 90-92 Pts. 891 Views Tasted May 8, 2023 |
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| 2019 | Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux) | |
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Medium-bodied with a smoky, licorice and cherry vanilla nose. Quite fruity, with loads of red fruit and herbs in the finish. Forward in nature, you can enjoy this on release, or age it for a bit. 88-90 Pts 3,097 Views Tasted Jun 8, 2020 |
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| 2018 | Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux) | |
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Flowers and cherries fill the medium-bodied, forward, easy to drink and like, early drinking, soft textured, fresh, fruity charmer. You can drink this on release. 1,601 Views Tasted Mar 9, 2021Sweet cherry and vanilla with floral notes come to the surface in this medium-bodied, already delicious, forward wine. The sweet berries have a softness ensuring it will be quite fun to drink on release. 87-89 Pts 2,002 Views Tasted Apr 19, 2019 |
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| 2016 | Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux) | |
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Smoke, oak, licorice and red berries combine to produce a medium bodied, round, soft textured, smoky forward wine that is going to be delicious on release. 2,597 Views Tasted Sep 21, 2019Forward, early drinking, medium bodied wine with a thyme and cherry infused character. Drink this on the young side. 2,675 Views Tasted Apr 29, 2017 |
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| 2015 | Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux) | |
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Licorice, dark, ripe plums and just enough wet earth under the hood to make things more interesting. The wine has a softness and polish in this vintage that will make it quite fun to drink on release. 2,166 Views Tasted Apr 29, 2016 |
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| 2014 | Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux) | |
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Medium bodied, forward, soft, round textured wine, with a cherry, espresso and cocoa note, with a hint of licorice on top. This wine is already tasty and easy to drink. 1,882 Views Tasted Dec 10, 2017 |
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| 2013 | Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux) | |
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Offering pleasure early, the wine delivers a nice dose of cherry and black raspberry on the mid palate. 84-86 Pts 2,005 Views Tasted May 1, 2014 |
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| 2012 | Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux) | |
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With oak and red fruits, this medium-bodied wine has a sweet and sharp red berry finish. 85-87 Pts 2,123 Views Tasted Apr 26, 2013 |
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| 2011 | Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux) | |
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With an earthy black cherry nose, round textures and a supple character, this dark berry-filled wine is made in a sweet, uncomplicated, crowd-pleasing style. 87-89 Pts 3,903 Views Tasted Apr 20, 2012 |
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| 2010 | Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux) | |
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This easy going, Merlot dominated, sweet, ripe, round, Bordeaux value wine is fully mature and requires consumption over the next year or two. 1,699 Views Tasted May 8, 2016 |
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| 2009 | Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux) | |
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Easy drinking, lushly textured, medium bodied charmer with soft, sweet, dark fruits, licorice and hints of chocolate. There is no reason for further aging or decanting. 3,063 Views Tasted Nov 6, 2017 |
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