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Château Thieuley - Bordeaux Réserve Francis Courselle Red 2018

Château Thieuley - Bordeaux Réserve Francis Courselle rouge 2018

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3/5 (1 customers)

1*Étoile

Hachette

91/100

A. Larsson

90-91/100

James Suckling

Merlot
structured
red meat
role model

“Deep and dark, this 2018 vintage offers a delicate and complex bouquet blending red berries, almond, hazelnut, and a hint of eucalyptus. Supple and fresh on the palate, it displays beautiful body, supported by refined tannins that linger on the finish.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2022) A wonderful value for the price!

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Estate

Château Thieuley

Vintage

Réserve Francis Courselle

Vintage

2018

Designation

Bordeaux

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

Encépagement : 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Terroirs

Clay-gravel soils with a tendency toward acidity

Viticulture

Terra Vitis and HVE 3 Certified

Grape Harvest

At peak ripeness

Winemaking

Fermentation in stainless steel tanks, punch-down

Livestock farming

Aged for 12 months in French oak barrels

Eye

Deep, intense color

Nose

Powerful and complex, with notes of dark fruit and spice (nutmeg)

Palate

Great depth, concentration, and elegance, with a dense tannic structure

Serve

At 16-17°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink before

2027

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Pair with red meat, small game, lamb, or a cheese platter...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Winery rated 1 star (A high-quality, recommended wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))

About the estate:

Located in La Sauve-Majeure, in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers region, this estate has long been a classic producer of fine, affordable Bordeaux wines in all three styles. The Courselle family, who oversee the château and its winemaking with talent and expertise, have created the quintessential wine destination. Sylvie and Marie Courselle, Francis’s daughters, have inherited the family passion. Both engineers and oenologists, they have now taken the reins of Thieuley. The red, white, and clairet wines are always well-structured, flavorful, rich, and balanced. Don’t miss the Francis-Courselle cuvée, which is particularly elegant.

Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2022) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)

About the wine:

Deep and dark, this 2018 vintage offers a delicate and complex bouquet blending red berries, almond, hazelnut, and a hint of eucalyptus. Supple and fresh on the palate, it displays beautiful body, supported by refined tannins that linger on the finish.

About the estate:

The Courselle family’s history in winemaking began in 1949 when André Courselle purchased Château Thieuley, not far from La Sauve-Majeure. Under the leadership of Francis and, since 2004, his daughters Sylvie and Marie, the vineyard now spans 80 hectares and includes three estates: Thieuley, a benchmark in Bordeaux; Château Saint-Genès, intended for export; and Clos Sainte-Anne, 5 hectares of gravelly soil in Capian.

Wine Enthusiast

Wine Enthusiast

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

About the estate:

 

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 90-91/100

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended

About the wine:

An appealing density and richness, with a medium body, ripe fruit, light tannins, and a fresh finish.

Andreas Larsson

Andreas Larsson

Wine rated 91/100

Customer rating

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3/5

based on 1 review

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Review by Mr. JEAN-CLAUDE B. Published on 08/22/2025

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