Clos Badon 2018

This very old estate, renowned since the early 20th century for its wines of great elegance, was acquired by Jean-Luc Thunevin.

wines of great elegance, was acquired in 1998 by Jean-Luc Thunevin and

and Murielle Andraud after their dazzling success at Château Valandraud.

The vineyard lies at the foot of the famous côte Pavie slopes. Purchased in

1998, it has since been run by the same team that produces Château

Valandraud, Premier Grand Cru Classé de Saint Emilion.

Promoted to Grand Cru Classé in 2022 when the classification of the

Grands Crus de Saint Emilion

Technical Data :

Soil: sandy gravel

Planted area: 5.7 hectares

Area harvested: 5.7 hectares

Grape varieties: 75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc

Average age of vines: 30 years

Harvest: 100% by hand

Blend : 55% Cabernet Franc, 45% Merlot

Ageing: 18 to 24 months 100% new oak

Production : 35 000 bottles

Alc. :15%