Château Valandraud - Saint-Émilion - Red - 2018 - 3000 ml :

 

VALANDRAUD 1ER: Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé B

Château Valandraud represents the stunning rise of the 'Garagiste' movement, pioneered by Jean-Luc Thunevin. Promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé B, this wine is meticulously crafted from low-yielding vines on the Right Bank's famed clay-limestone terroir. It’s an intensely concentrated, pure, and elegant wine, designed for the cellar and for those seeking Bordeaux's most luxurious expressions. It is a benchmark for modern Saint-Émilion.

Tasting Profile

• **Appearance:** Deep, almost black, ruby hue.
• **Aroma:** Richly perfumed with concentrated black cherry, plum compote, cedar, and an underlying minerality, beautifully framed by new French oak.
• **Palate:** Immensely powerful yet polished. The tannins are fine-grained and luxurious, carrying the dark fruit and savory spice flavors through a remarkably long, structured finish.

Food Matching & Decanting

A wine of this stature requires equally grand fare. We recommend decanting this bottle for at least 120 minutes prior to serving at 17°C (63°F) to ensure maximum aromatic development and enjoyment.

Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 2018
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