2022 Reclos de la Couronne
Overview:
One of my greatest joys has been the friendships I have made in Bordeaux, and Thomas Thieu is a friend who consistently makes great wine. Thomas’ vineyard sits just outside the city of St. Émilion, in Montagne St. Émilion, where he has been one of my tutors in the wine world — patiently helping me understand the process, the care, and the art of making truly great wine. Every year, I visit his chai, taste from the barrels, and enjoy a long lunch catching up on the previous year. Thomas is creating beautiful art in every bottle, and the proof is that his wines have consistently earned their place through our rigorous blind tasting process — no small feat. The 2022 is another beautiful continuation of that friendship and that craftsmanship, and we are proud to share it with our members.
Bob's Review:
Wow! A beautiful big nose that carries straight through onto the palate. This is classic right-bank Bordeaux — deep dark fruit, with the limestone terroir coming through so clearly you can almost taste the stone. It’s young and tight today, but what’s there is exceptional. One to lay down a little — 3–5 years.
Additional Details:
Grape Varietal: 100% Merlot
