{"id":38771,"date":"2026-08-11T22:44:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T22:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/produit\/esprit-de-valandraud-saint-emilion-grand-cru-rouge-2018\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T22:44:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T22:44:45","slug":"esprit-de-valandraud-saint-emilion-grand-cru-rouge-2018","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/produit\/esprit-de-valandraud-saint-emilion-grand-cru-rouge-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Esprit de Valandraud - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - Red - 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Esprit de Valandraud - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru - Red - 2018 :<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Esprit de Valandraud: A Modern Classic from Saint-\u00c9milion Grand Cru<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Esprit de Valandraud<\/strong> is the prestigious second label from Ch\u00e2teau Valandraud, a renowned Premier Grand Cru Class\u00e9 estate. Embodying the rich, concentrated 'Garagiste' style championed by Jean-Luc Thunevin, this wine is a magnificent testament to the Right Bank's finest Merlot-dominant blends. It delivers immediate complexity and structure, making it a superb choice for discerning collectors and special occasions.<\/p>\n<h2>Tasting Profile (14.5% Alcohol)<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Appearance:<\/strong> Deep, intense ruby, hinting at the wine's concentration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bouquet:<\/strong> A generous and layered nose with dominant notes of black cherry, cassis, licorice, and a subtle smokiness derived from high-quality new French oak.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flavour:<\/strong> A full and luxurious palate, showcasing deep, concentrated fruit, elegant structure, and exceptionally smooth, polished tannins. A long, cocoa-dusted finish confirms its pedigree and aging potential.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Food Pairing &amp; Serving<\/h2>\n<p>To fully appreciate its depth, allow the wine to breathe for at least an hour. Serve at a cellar temperature of 16\u00b0C. This Grand Cru Class\u00e9 second wine is perfectly suited to classic British roasts and rich, earthy dishes.<\/p>\n<p>Saint-\u00c9milion Grand Cru 2018<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/?s=Ch\u00e2teau%20Valandraud&#038;post_type=product\">Find other wines from this producer.<\/a><br \/>More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thunevin.com\/%20;%20https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ch%C3%A2teau_Valandraud\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">visit the official website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Second vin du prestigieux Ch\u00e2teau Valandraud (Premier Grand Cru Class\u00e9 B), l&#8217;Esprit de Valandraud est un Saint-\u00c9milion Grand Cru puissant et moderne. 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