2022 Chateau Valandraud Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 6x75cl

Chateau Valandraud

Case Format: 75cl

Max score: 88

Drink To: 2027-2036

Promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classe in 2012, Château Valandraud has a short, but dense history. As one of the pioneers of the 90s “garagiste” movement, Valandraud has humble beginnings. Starting at just 0.6 hectares in size, the wine was being made in the garage of owners Jean-Luc Thunevin and Marielle Andraud, of which the movement gets its name. Founded in 1989, Valandraud has grown over the last 30 years to 8.8 hectares in size, and has continued to receive much critical acclaim, with notable appreciation from Robert Parker. Located North East of Saint-Émilion town, the estate benefits from a warm and fresh climate, which has helped to cultivate the wines acidity and lively, fruity aromas. Its vineyards are planted on a clay-limestone terroir, and comprise Merlot (c.65%), Cabernet Franc (c.25%), Malbec (c.4%) and Carmenere (c.1%). The final blend is matured in 100% French oak for between 18-30 months, depending on the quality and character of the vintage.
£666.00 IN BOND

Available for Immediate Delivery

CRITIC REVIEWS

88
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.

18
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)

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

France

REGION

Bordeaux

SUB REGION

Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

VINTAGE

2022

COLOUR

Red

CASE FORMAT

6x75cl

AVAILABILITY

IMMEDIATE

MAX CRITIC SCORE

88

DRINK TO

2027-2036

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