Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Deep purple-black in color, the 2018 Valandraud is still sporting a fair bit of oak on the nose, with the cedary notions giving way to a profound core of Black Forest cake, stewed plums and boysenberry preserves, plus suggestions of espresso, clove oil, unsmoked cigars and charcuterie with a waft of Chinese five spice. The full-bodied palate is jam-packed with rich black fruit preserves, framed by sturdy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and tinged with exotic spices. It will need a good 5-6 years for everything to marry and for the nuances to be fully expressed, then enjoy it over the next 25+ years.
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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