{"id":38630,"date":"2026-08-11T22:43:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T22:43:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/produit\/thunevin-calvet-bad-boy-gold-cotes-du-roussillon-villages-rouge-2008\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T22:43:38","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T22:43:38","slug":"thunevin-calvet-bad-boy-gold-cotes-du-roussillon-villages-rouge-2008","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/produit\/thunevin-calvet-bad-boy-gold-cotes-du-roussillon-villages-rouge-2008\/","title":{"rendered":"Thunevin Calvet Bad Boy Gold - C\u00f4tes du Roussillon Villages - Red - 2008"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Thunevin Calvet Bad Boy Gold - C\u00f4tes du Roussillon Villages - Red - 2008 :<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Bad Boy Gold: A Luxury Roussillon Statement<\/h2>\n<p>From the collaborative venture of Bordeaux's famed 'Bad Boy' Jean-Luc Thunevin and Jean-Roger Calvet, the <strong>Bad Boy Gold C\u00f4tes du Roussillon Villages<\/strong> is a wine of immense character and luxury. It perfectly marries the sun-drenched intensity of Roussillon's schist soils with a sophisticated, polished winemaking style. This is a red that delivers power, depth, and an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n<h2>Tasting Notes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Colour:<\/strong> A deep, brooding purple with an inky core.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aroma:<\/strong> Rich and complex. Expect concentrated blackcurrant, blackberry, and damson fruit, underpinned by notes of Mediterranean scrub (garrigue), dark chocolate, and cedar from careful barrel maturation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Taste:<\/strong> Full-bodied and ample on the palate, offering a seductive, velvety texture. It is a powerful wine, yet the ripe tannins and underlying minerality maintain excellent balance. The finish is long, warming, and spicy, with a persistent mocha aftertaste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Food Pairings &amp; Service<\/h2>\n<p>This wine is built for hearty, flavourful food. Decanting is essential-allow at least one hour to allow the complex aromas to unfold. Serve slightly below room temperature (16-18\u00b0C).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pairing Suggestions:<\/strong> Traditional roast lamb, rich game pie, or mature hard cheeses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>To Drink:<\/strong> Ready now, but will evolve beautifully over the next decade.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>C\u00f4tes du Roussillon Villages 2008<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/?s=Thunevin-Calvet&#038;post_type=product\">Find other wines from this producer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cuv\u00e9e embl\u00e9matique du Domaine Thunevin-Calvet, le Bad Boy Gold est un C\u00f4tes du Roussillon Villages puissant et moderne. Assemblage de Grenache et Syrah, il offre une concentration rare, des ar\u00f4mes de fruits noirs intenses, de cacao et une finale velout\u00e9e. 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