The 2005 Valandraud is off the charts. Easily one of the wines of the vintage, the 2005 Valandraud possesses tremendous richness from start to finish. Moreover, it has aged exquisitely. Inky red fruit, iron, smoke, dried herbs, menthol, licorice and blood orange infuse the 2005 with striking layers of nuance to play off all that unctuous fruit. This full-throttle Saint-Émilion is a prodigious effort from Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, April 2021)
The 2005 Valandraud is off the charts. Easily one of the wines of the vintage, the 2005 Valandraud possesses tremendous richness from start to finish. Moreover, it has aged exquisitely. Inky red fruit, iron, smoke, dried herbs, menthol, licorice and blood orange infuse the 2005 with striking layers of nuance to play off all that unctuous fruit. This full-throttle Saint-Émilion is a prodigious effort from Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, April 2021)
Apr 23rd, 2021The 2016 Valandraud is inky black in color. It has a very pure, precocious bouquet of intense black cherries mixed with cassis and blueberry, but after a couple of minutes’ aeration it develops more refinement and harmony. The palate is medium-bodied, offering supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, gentle grip and great precision on the persistent finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2020)
The 2016 Valandraud is inky black in color. It has a very pure, precocious bouquet of intense black cherries mixed with cassis and blueberry, but after a couple of minutes’ aeration it develops more refinement and harmony. The palate is medium-bodied, offering supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity, gentle grip and great precision on the persistent finish. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2020)
Aug 11th, 2020
wonferful elegance and truly pure fruit are framed by clever oak treatment and its flavors lifted by great freshness and an iron-like minerality. Long, juicy and refined finish. Won't last forever, but damn tasty over the next 10+ years.
wonferful elegance and truly pure fruit are framed by clever oak treatment and its flavors lifted by great freshness and an iron-like minerality. Long, juicy and refined finish. Won't last forever, but damn tasty over the next 10+ years.
Feb 17th, 2016Serious stuff with impenetrable tannins, juicy acidity and great fruit quality, still sitting in the backseat waiting to take charge. Everything in place, this needs minimum 5 years to unfold, and when it does, my score will be conservative. 95+
Serious stuff with impenetrable tannins, juicy acidity and great fruit quality, still sitting in the backseat waiting to take charge. Everything in place, this needs minimum 5 years to unfold, and when it does, my score will be conservative. 95+
Sep 20th, 2015
Rich, Herbaceous, and beautiful
Rich, Herbaceous, and beautiful
Oct 1st, 2023
Сегодня 16 лет, как нет моего отца. Подымаю бокал этого прекрасного Сент-Эмильона 2013 года в его память.
Сегодня 16 лет, как нет моего отца. Подымаю бокал этого прекрасного Сент-Эмильона 2013 года в его память.
Jun 9th, 2021
98-99
Apr 28th, 2021
Nice classic old world bordeaux. Smooth. Well balanced. Yum with beef stew.
Nice classic old world bordeaux. Smooth. Well balanced. Yum with beef stew.
Dec 19th, 2020
Not the greatest vintage but still classy. Which is more than can be said for us at the end of the evening.
Not the greatest vintage but still classy. Which is more than can be said for us at the end of the evening.
Jul 18th, 202096+
Apr 1st, 2019
St. Émilion, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
