Château Valandraud Virginie de Valandraud Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Notes of: Violet

Notes of: Sour Cherry

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Notes of: Blueberry

Château Valandraud

Château Valandraud Virginie de Valandraud Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

France, Bordeaux

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

4.1

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Château Valandraud Virginie de Valandraud Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is an exceptional red wine produced by Château Valandraud in the renowned Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation of Bordeaux, France. This wine represents the producer's dedication to crafting high-quality wines with precision and finesse. The grapes are sourced from meticulously maintained vineyards, showcasing the region's limestone-rich soils and optimal sun exposure. Château Valandraud employs traditional winemaking techniques, including careful selection, gentle fermentation, and aging in French oak barrels, resulting in a wine of depth and complexity. The Virginie de Valandraud exhibits a sophisticated style, with rich dark fruit flavors, supple tannins, and a long, elegant finish. It is a true embodiment of the elegance and terroir of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru wines.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Château Valandraud Virginie de Valandraud Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a full-bodied, complex and intense expression of Merlot and Cabernet Franc.On the nose, it brings aromas of ripe red fruits and spice, with a hint of sweet licorice and chocolate. On the palate, the wine is lush and velvety, with a firm tannic backbone that leads to a long, earthy finish with notes of cigar box and truffle. A beautiful expression of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, this wine is a pleasure to drink and will age gracefully for many years.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2058

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (3)

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

Cabernet Sauvignon

ORIGINS

Winery: Château Valandraud

Region: Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition. The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

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