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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: 2023, 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
13 Vintages 35,521 Views Sort by Vintage-Rating
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2023
Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux)
Flowers, cherries, licorice and espresso already show in the nose. Medium-bodied, forward, soft, fresh, energetic, and fruity, this is going to be delicious on release. Drink from 2026-2032. 89-91 Pts. 1,224 Views Tasted May 4, 2024 |
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2022
Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux)
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. 2,396 Views Tasted May 8, 2023 |
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2021
Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux)
Black cherries, smoke, espresso and leafy tobacco notes come on strong in the nose. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, soft and supple, finishing with light cherries and a smidgeon of dark cocoa on the backend. This is going to be delicious on release. Drink from 2024-2031. 898 Views Tasted Mar 9, 2024 |
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2019
Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux)
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 3,270 Views Tasted Jun 8, 2020 |
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2018
Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux)
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. 1,913 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 2,305 Views Tasted Apr 19, 2019 |
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2016
Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux)
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. 2,758 Views Tasted Sep 21, 2019Forward, early drinking, medium bodied wine with a thyme and cherry infused character. Drink this on the young side. 2,710 Views Tasted Apr 29, 2017 |
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2015
Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux)
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. 2,405 Views Tasted Apr 29, 2016 |
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2014
Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux)
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. 2,071 Views Tasted Dec 10, 2017 |
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2013
Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux)
Offering pleasure early, the wine delivers a nice dose of cherry and black raspberry on the mid palate. 84-86 Pts 2,093 Views Tasted May 1, 2014 |
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2012
Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux)
With oak and red fruits, this medium-bodied wine has a sweet and sharp red berry finish. 85-87 Pts 2,302 Views Tasted Apr 26, 2013 |
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2011
Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux)
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 4,141 Views Tasted Apr 20, 2012 |
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2010
Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux)
This easy going, Merlot dominated, sweet, ripe, round, Bordeaux value wine is fully mature and requires consumption over the next year or two. 1,748 Views Tasted May 8, 2016 |
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2009
Domaine Virginie Thunevin (Bordeaux)
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. 3,287 Views Tasted Nov 6, 2017 |
