Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Château Valandraud 2018 - 75 cl

232.00 € / unit

1 392 €

Case made of wood, 6 bottles.

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Direct Access to the Castle Cellars

Direct exit from the cellars of the estate: your bottles are delivered in their original sealed case, having never left the property since bottling.

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Grape varieties and terroir

The Valandraud vineyard lies on clay-limestone and siliceous-gravel soils, characteristic of the great terroirs of Saint-Émilion. The 2018 blend is dominated by Merlot, accompanied by Cabernet Franc and a touch of Cabernet Sauvignon, giving the wine depth and complexity.

Tasting

Color: Deep red with garnet reflections, intense and brilliant.

Nose: Notes of ripe black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry), sweet spices, licorice and subtle touches of cedar and dark chocolate.

Palate: Full and silky, with perfectly coated tannins, a beautiful mineral tension and a long, persistent and elegant finish.

Storage Potential

20-30 years old

Food and Wine Pairings

Perfect with roast rack of lamb, beef Wellington, game in sauce, or truffle-stuffed pigeon. It will also enhance mature hard cheeses.

Description

Château Valandraud, which became a Premier Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion in 2012, symbolizes the success of a "garage wine" that has become an icon of the Right Bank. Founded by Jean-Luc Thunevin, this estate is renowned for its powerful, distinguished, and highly complex wines. The 2018 vintage is a superb example of mastery, offering a remarkable balance between aromatic intensity, rich texture, and freshness.

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Characteristic Detail
Name Château Valandraud 2018
Region Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Appellation AOC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Grapes 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine type Red wine
Color Deep red with garnet reflections
Nose Black fruits, spices, licorice, cedar, chocolate
Palate Ample, silky, elegant tannins, long finish
Aging 24-30 months in new barrels
Cellaring potential 20-30 years
Food & wine pairing Lamb, beef, game, truffle pigeon, aged cheeses
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Volume 75 cl
Tasting note Powerful and refined wine, with a velvety texture and exceptional aging potential

Château Valandraud

Château Valandraud, Premier Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion since 2012, embodies the meteoric rise of a “garage wine” that has become an icon. Created by Jean-Luc Thunevin in 1991 on a micro-parcel, the estate has established itself through its boldness, precision, and the intense expression of its clay-limestone terroir. Blended around Merlot, Valandraud produces powerful, rich, and sensual wines, carried by a velvety texture and great aromatic complexity, a visionary success that has become a reference.

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