Château Valandraud 2009
Notes: Parker 95–98/100, Gault Millau 18.5/20 (Top Pick), Bettane & Desseauve 18.5/20, RVF 18/20
“Sculpted and intense. A wine of great class, and undoubtedly one of the greatest Valandrauds in its history.” (The Bettane & Desseauve Guide to French Wines 2012). “The 2009 remains a very classic and elegant wine, expressing soft, deep fruit, with well-integrated oak and a light, refreshing finish.” (The Guide to the Best Wines of France 2012 - RVF). One of the finest Grand Crus from Saint-Emilion! - Delivered in a wooden case at no extra charge for orders of 12 bottles shipped within France
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Eye
A deep garnet color with beautiful intensity
Nose
with notes of red berries and flowers
Palate
A smooth, velvety attack
Serve
decant at 16-18°C
Open
2 hours ago
Drink from
2011
Drink before
2023
Food and wine pairings
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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.”
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