Rating: Robert Parker 89/100, Bettane & Desseauve (Tast Pro) 16/20
“Truly brilliant, with breathtaking fullness on the palate and immediately seductive aromas of black fruit and roasted notes. One could easily compare it to many Saint-Emilions, and it would hold its own with ease. ” (Bettane & Desseauve - Le Monde 2 - 01/08/2010)
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Eye
a beautiful, deep, lustrous color
Nose
A refined and elegant wine with aromas of raspberry and blackberry
Palate
Well-balanced on the palate, with plenty of freshness and structure, and a long finish
Serve
decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur du gibier à plumes, une côte de veau ou de boeuf ou une selle d'agneau...<br/>
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2013 guide) 2* Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, belong in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
“Founded from scratch by Jean-Luc Thunevin and his wife, Muriel, in the early 1990s, Valandraud is a remarkable success story, the kind that only the social mobility of Bordeaux’s Right Bank can offer. Built from a single hectare of vineyards in Saint-Émilion, the estate—which now covers 10 hectares in the commune of Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse—has established itself as one of the most expensive and sought-after in Bordeaux. The strong character of its owner and, above all, his keen business sense have played a major role in this success. But today, it is the contents of the Valandraud bottle that draw enthusiasts to this astonishing, exotic wine—sensual upon release and one that also ages exceptionally well. While it was once the leader of the garage wine movement, Valandraud no longer fits that description. Nevertheless, the methods have not changed; the vineyard remains one of the best-maintained in Bordeaux, and the wine continues to benefit from all of Jean-Luc Thunevin’s expertise.”
Customer rating
3/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. JACQUES D. Published on January 7, 2015
Nothing like a St. Emilion—maybe because of the 2008 vintage—I wasn't expecting a garage wine from the same family, but still, with a name like that!
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Review by Mr. IVAN B. Posted on January 9, 2020
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