Jean Thevenet Domaine de la Bongran Vire-Clesse 2018

Generous and demonstrative, the 2018 Viré-Clessé Cuvée E. J. Thevenet bursts from the glass with aromas of pear, peach, honeycomb, blanched almonds and white flowers. Medium to full-bodied, ample and satiny, its fleshy core of fruit girdled by bright acids, it concludes with a long, expansive finish. Somewhat reminiscent of the 2012, despite the two vintages having essentially nothing in common, it will offer an especially broad drinking window.

Tasting notes:
The 2018 Viré-Clessé Cuvée E.J. Thevenet, a selection in the vineyard on white marn soils, has a complex and well-defined bouquet with apricot blossom, jasmine, wild peaches and light floral scents. The palate is very well balanced considering the warmth of the growing season with a fine spine of acidity, dried honey and orange pith mixed with white pepper on the finish.