Château Valandraud 2010
Notes: Parker 94–96+/100, Bettane & Desseauve 18.5/20, RVF 17,5/20, Wine Spectator 95-98/100
“A brilliant effort by Jean-Luc Thunevin (the so-called ‘bad boy’ or bête noire of Bordeaux), the 2010 Valandraud—deep purple in color—displays notes of blackcurrant, sweet cherry, licorice, and incense, along with hints of forest floor and oak. This complex and dense Saint-Emilion offers well-integrated, silky tannins. It will drink well for 20 years.” (Wine Advocate, May 2011 – Robert Parker) • Orders of 6 bottles of this wine shipped within France will be delivered in a wooden case •
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Eye
dark garnet color, with good intensity
Nose
with notes of red berries, blackcurrant, cherry, licorice, and hints of forest floor
Palate
A round, velvety attack; beautiful body; a deep, elegant wine
Serve
decant at 16-18°C
Open
2 hours ago
Drink from
2013
Drink before
2030
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 boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place 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 today spans 10 hectares in the town of Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse—has established itself as one of Bordeaux’s most expensive and sought-after wines. The strong personality of its owner and, above all, his keen business acumen have played a major role in this success. But today, it is the contents of the Valandraud bottle that draw in enthusiasts of 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 is no longer on that scale. 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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