CRITIC REVIEWS
Neal Martin
The 2022 3 de Valandraud has opened up on the nose: it is plush and pure in style with black cherries, cassis and violet scents. The palate features supple tannins, fleshy texture and well-judged acidity. Well made in its style, the 2022 comes across opulent and lavish with glycerine towards the heady finish.
JancisRobinson.com
88% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon.Extremely dark purplish crimson. This feels heavy in the glass! But on the nose it's not overdone, just dramatic. There's a savoury spine around which is wound lots of spicy fruit . I'd guess the yield was pretty low but for the taster there is no pain of excessive concentration or extraction, just intrigue. Worth waiting for. Very long indeed. (JR)


