Mark S.

8.9

Deep cherry red. Oak, black fruits. Deep . Earthy. Concentrated. Aged. virginie de valandraud 15 @, , 241220 — 9 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

8.9

2018 vintage. 100% Merlot from this estate in Lalande de Fronsac, named after Valandraud owner Jean-Luc Thunevin's daughter. Another sexy Bordeaux value. Good concentration, ripe fruit, ripe tannin and good acidity. A little alcohol heat in the finish prevents it from a higher score, but very good value at less than 10 euros. — 4 years ago

Egan Lim

9.0

An easy everyday Bordeaux as it’s affordable. Very fruit forward with spice but finish is lacking. — 4 years ago

nicholas renzella

9.4

Very tasty wine — a month ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Are there many/any better Pauillac second growths?

2003 a ripe, warm vintage.

Soften medium plus tannins. It’s Bordeaux lush, ruby; blackberries, black raspberries, black plum that leans into pudding, dark cherries, ripe strawberries, hues of purple & blue fruits. Dark spice w/ palate heat, nutmeg, clove , cinnamon notes, mid berry cola, some black licorice, vanillin, dark, rich forest floor with a touch of dry leaves, lead pencil shavings, dry tobacco, sandalwood to cedar, 1/2 used leather, limestone, dry, crushed rocks, dry river stone, dry herbs, dry to moist, grey, volcanic clay, fresh & withering dark, red flowers, framed in lavender & liquid violets, excellent acidity with excellent; tension, structure, balance and elegant finish that goes on and on.

First wine w/ an Allen Brothers Ribcap.

Photos of; Chateau Pichon Lalande, Virginie de Pichon Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande, library cellar and estate vineyard. — 8 months ago

Blair Campomizzi

9.0

Nice St. Emilion Bordeaux, Blackberry notes drive with more subtle notes of anise and tea. — 4 years ago

with Marilea

Juan Cerda

9.2

Lush, ripe and creamy fruit. — 6 months ago

Joe G

9.7

12. France. White roussillon wine. Grenache. Well balanced. Nice acidity and minerality. Balanced. Kiwi 13.5% alc — 3 years ago

Jordan Yu

9.3

Unpretentious champagne that has deep late summer apricot taste with ever lasting after taste. Well partnered with Singapore‘a white pepper crab and little deep fried squids. Where are you?? — 4 years ago

Teresa S

9.0

Raisins, currants, slightly vegetative. Light tannins. — 5 years ago