2013 Clos Badon Thunevin St. Émilion Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2013
Clos Badon Thunevin (St. Émilion)
From 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the wine reached 13.5% ABV and offers notes of vanilla bean and dark cherry, an open personality and a sweet, tart and plummy finish. 87-89 Pts 1,524 Views Tasted Apr 28, 2014 |
When to Drink Clos Badon Thunevin, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Clos Badon Thunevin is usually better with 2-4 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage. Clos Badon Thunevin is usually best enjoyed in the first 4-12 years of life.
Young vintages can be decanted for up to 1 hour or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Serving Clos Badon Thunevin with Wine and Food Pairings
Clos Badon Thunevin is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Clos Badon Thunevin is best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Clos Badon is also good when matched with Asian dishes, rich fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta, and a diverse array of hard and soft cheese.