Château Leydet-Valentin

St. Émilion Grand Cru Merlot Cabernet Franc

9.162 ratings

8.95 pro ratings

St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France

Merlot, Cabernet Franc

Beef, Venison, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, Exotic Spices, Lamb, White Rice, Baking Spices, Herbs, Pasta, Chicken, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Pork, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Blue Cheese

Top Notes For

9.0

In a really nice place. Leads with graphite, then plum flavors, then some tart red fruit.

In a really nice place. Leads with graphite, then plum flavors, then some tart red fruit.

Feb 9th, 2020

8.9

2015 vintage

2015 vintage

Feb 7th, 2019

Jennifer McPherson

9.0

Great find in a local wine shop. An elegant knock out.

Great find in a local wine shop. An elegant knock out.

Dec 23rd, 2015

8.7

To young at this point. Structure is there to try again in 3 -5 years.

To young at this point. Structure is there to try again in 3 -5 years.

Dec 22nd, 2020

8.7

Unremarkable.

Unremarkable.

May 16th, 2020

Michael Amoruso

9.3

Lovely elegant Bordeaux ready to drink now. Dark fruits, chocolate and plums. Not heavy, very balanced.

Lovely elegant Bordeaux ready to drink now. Dark fruits, chocolate and plums. Not heavy, very balanced.

Jan 6th, 2020

8.3

dry, herb and wood. A touch sharp for me but not bad

dry, herb and wood. A touch sharp for me but not bad

Apr 18th, 2019

9.1

Best 🍔

Best 🍔

Feb 24th, 2019

9.0

with prime rib and choco cake...phenomenal

with prime rib and choco cake...phenomenal

Jul 28th, 2017

9.1

Solid structure. Cacao of merlot tempered by inkiness-violet of cab franc

Solid structure. Cacao of merlot tempered by inkiness-violet of cab franc

Apr 30th, 2017