Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Tasted blind at the Valandraud vertical at the property, the 2006 Valandraud was the first of two vintages that were 100% Merlot (the other being 2007). It was matured in 100% new oak for 21 months. It has a deep garnet core with just a little turbidity. The bouquet is very refined, quite forward for a 2006 with raspberry coulis, crushed strawberry, dried honey and violet scents that unfurl in the glass. That cough candy signature appears only after a few minutes aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with supple ripe red berry fruit. It is not as concentrated as the 2006 Troplong Mondot poured alongside, but there are plenty of attractive, saline black fruit infused with tobacco and spice box, with just a mellow and harmonious finish. Tasted December 2016.
Features
Type of wine
Grand Reserve Red
Pairings
Cured Cheese, Red Meat, Game food
Style
Powerful and structured
Occasions
Business Lunch, Anniversary Dinner, Gift
Winery
Thunevin
Size
75 cl.
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Saint Émilion
Alcohol
15.0%
Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Malolactic fermentation and ageing for 18 to 30 months in new French oak barrels.















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