Château Valandraud - Virginie de Valandraud 2010
Rating: Robert Parker 91–93/100
“Potentially one of the best wines I’ve tasted from this estate, the 2010 offers notes of crushed stone, blackberry, and blackcurrant intertwined with a hint of oak. Medium-bodied to full-bodied and pure, with chocolate and coffee notes, it can be enjoyed over the next 15 years.” (Wine Advocate, May 2011 – Robert Parker) • Delivered in a wooden case for orders of 6 bottles of this wine shipped within France •
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Eye
a beautiful, bright, and deep 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 good length
Serve
decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2013
Drink before
2025
Food and Wine Pairings
A déguster sur des gibiers 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 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:
“Created 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 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 no longer fits that category. 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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