Chateau Valandraud 1er Grand Cru Classe 2018
2018 was another great year for Bordeaux, and this prestigious Premier Grand Cru Classe of Chateau Valandraud is a vintage that will mark the history of the property. Spread over 8.88 hectares, the vineyard of Chateau Valandraud is planted in an exceptional clay-limestone soil on the right bank of Bordeaux. The vines are 30 years old on average. Made from a stellar blend of Merlot (90%), Cabernet Franc (4%), Cabernet Sauvignon (3%), and Malbec (3%). Matured between 24 and 36 months in 100% new oak barrels. Unanimously acclaimed by international critics, the Chateau Valandraud 2018 ranks among the elite Grands Crus Classes of Saint-Emilion in a very good vintage for Bordeaux.
- €330.00
2018 was another great year for Bordeaux, and this prestigious Premier Grand Cru Classe of Chateau Valandraud is a vintage that will mark the history of the property. Spread over 8.88 hectares, the vineyard of Chateau Valandraud is planted in an exceptional clay-limestone soil on the right bank of Bordeaux. The vines are 30 years old on average. Made from a stellar blend of Merlot (90%), Cabernet Franc (4%), Cabernet Sauvignon (3%), and Malbec (3%). Matured between 24 and 36 months in 100% new oak barrels. Unanimously acclaimed by international critics, the Chateau Valandraud 2018 ranks among the elite Grands Crus Classes of Saint-Emilion in a very good vintage for Bordeaux.
| Tasting Notes from the Producer | |
| Flavour | "Superb depth of fruit and complex tannin structure. Hints of smoke, spice and toasted oak. Full body and firm, dusty tannins. Very long finish" - J Suckling |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75cl |
| Grape Variety | Merlot (90%), Cabernet Franc (4%), Cabernet Sauvignon (3%) and Malbec (3%) |
| Maturation | Matured between 24 and 36 months in 100% new oak barrels. |
| Alcohol % | 15.5% |
| Country | France |
| Region/AOC | Saint-Emilion |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| Awards and/or Press Quotes | 96/100 - Robert Parker 98/100 - James Suckling 95/100 - Wine Spectator 95/100 - Decanter 16/20 - J Robinson 97+/100 - Vinous |
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