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Bordeaux | 14 | 98-99 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€470.14 |
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James Suckling (98-99)Wow, this is really something. It is full and powerful with truly impressive depth of fruit. Yet, it remains agile and structural, with flexed muscles, balanced by a sense of floating. Well defined and poised. 53% cabernet franc, 44% merlot, and 3% cabernet. Will it be better than 2022? |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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€144.96 |
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Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of French wine with the Chateau Turon La Croix Bordeaux Superieur 2015. Produced in the revered right bank of Bordeaux, this elegant red wine is a compelling embodiment of the Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon blends that the region is famed for. Chateau Turon La Croix meticulously cultivates these grapes on their 30 hectares vineyard, employing a viticultural practice that nurtures both the fruit and the land. Ensuring optimal maturity, the grapes are hand-harvested on the vineyard's clay and limestone soils, pressed gently, and vinified separately. The final blend of the Chateau Turon La Croix Bordeaux Superieur 2015 demonstrates a perfect balance - a testament to their perennial quest for perfection. The wine sleeps for 12 months in French oak barrels, adding a subtle complexity to its structured tannins and vibrant fruit expression. The Chateau Turon La Croix Bordeaux Superieur 2015 is an experience for any oenophile; sensual, refined, and deeply satisfying. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | - |
Inc. TAX
€394.27 |
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Valade 2010 epitomises the artistry of meticulous winemaking, hailing from the esteemed vineyards of Bordeaux's Médoc region. Crafted by the venerable Maison Valade, renowned for their commitment to excellence, this vintage showcases a harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes hand-selected from prime terroirs. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, the wine undergoes a delicate aging process in French oak barrels for eighteen months, imparting subtle vanilla and spice notes. The 2010 harvest benefited from a perfect growing season, allowing the grapes to achieve optimal ripeness and balance. On the palate, Valade 2010 delivers a rich tapestry of dark cherry, blackcurrant, and cedar, supported by refined tannins and a lingering finish. This exceptional wine not only reflects the pinnacle of Valade’s craftsmanship but also offers a remarkable expression of its distinguished origin. Valade 2010 is a quintessential choice for connoisseurs seeking depth, complexity, and timeless elegance. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (ST)) |
Inc. TAX
€7,280.05 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (95)Superb, saturated dark ruby color. Knockout aromas of black raspberry, smoked duck and suave, smoky oak. Thick, sweet and velvety in the mouth; the fruit explodes with aeration, saturating those hard-to-reach places in the mouth. Really fabulous sweetness. A slightly roasted note suggests great ripeness (though I recall Thunevin telling me two years ago that this wine could have been even greater had he waited another few days to harvest!). Ultrasuave tannins are buried in a wave of fruit. One of the longest finishes of the vintage. Purists may argue that a wine like this cannot possible match such '95s as Latour or Margaux or Petrus for terroir character or class, but few wines can match the '95 Valandraud for sheer hedonistic pleasure. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91-94 (WS) |
Inc. TAX
€812.22 |
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Wine Spectator (91-94)A very, very pretty wine, with lovely fruit and berry character and hints of tobacco. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a fresh finish. Solid core of fruit. Score range: 91-94 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€3,308.77 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Tasted at the Valandraud vertical at the property, the 2000 Valandraud has a very dark color with just a thin crimson rim. The bouquet is exquisite: intense black cherry and blackcurrant scents, sandalwood, cedar and spices, complex and involving, the aromatics appear to just grow and grow. The palate is medium-bodied with supple red and black fruit, fine tannins and perfect acidity. It feels backward but very tensile with a flow of energy towards the precise and deeply impressive finish. This is an outstanding millennial Saint Emilion from Jean-Luc Thunévin. Tasted December 2016. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 93 (WS) |
Inc. TAX
€2,576.77 |
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Wine Spectator (93)Intense aromas of blackberry, chocolate and spice. Full-bodied, with firm tannins and loads of fruit. Long. Spicy and chewy. This has guts. Structured. Best after 2010. 1,000 cases made. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€3,721.16 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)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. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. TAX
€3,383.26 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2008 Valandraud has a generous nose that is ripe, more animally and savory than its peers, touches of fennel developing and almost garrigues in style. The palate is sweet and candied on the entry with high-toned, iodine-tinged red fruit lavished in new wood. There is a fine line of acidity but it feels a little hard and short towards the pencil lead finish, possibly from the Cabernet Franc contribution. It took time to come around in the glass but it does open with flourish, so decanting is advisable. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 10-Year On tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 100 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€2,883.07 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)The 2010 Château Valandraud is every bit as stunning as it was on release. Still vivid purple/plum in color, it delivers a powerful, layered bouquet of blackcurrants, tobacco, truffle, and spice, with a deep sense of purity and polish. Full-bodied and plush on the palate, it has ultra-fine tannins and a seamless, mouthfilling texture that makes it hard to put down. This is a thrilling Saint-Emilion with richness, depth, and balance, and it’s drinking beautifully today while promising another 2-3 decades of evolution. Drink 2025-2055. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92 (VN (ID)) |
Inc. TAX
€879.34 |
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Vinous - Ian D'Agata (92)Bright, deep ruby-red. Knockout nose combines red cherry, blackberry, spices and lavender. The palate offers density and fullness without any undue weight, with ripe dark berry flavors complicated by flowers, sweet oak spices and coffee. This seamless Saint-Emilion possesses terrific medicinal reserve to support a leisurely evolution in bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€753.83 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Tasted blind at the Valandraud vertical at the property, the 2012 Valandraud instantly demonstrated the wide gap in quality between itself and the previous vintage. It is a blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc matured for 28 months in 100% new oak. It has a primal and concentrated bouquet with intense blackberry, bilberry and graphite aromas that gain intensity in the glass, and yet remain strict and linear. The palate is medium-bodied with brittle tannin that impart a chalky texture. There is plenty of clean and crisp blackberry and raspberry fruit here, pencil lead and a touch of chalk towards the precise and vivid finish. The energy is palpable in this Saint Emilion, a quite stupendous wine from Jean-Luc and Murielle that must stand as one of the best on the Right Bank. This comes strongly recommended, although it still needs plenty of time. Tasted December 2016. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 95 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€742.79 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)The 2014 Valandraud from Saint-Emilion superstar Jean-Luc Thunevin is certainly up with the crème de la crème of the vintage, and while I can be a little humdrum with regards to 2014, this is one of the few that will cause your heart rate to jump. A deep purple/ruby color is accompanied by a terrific perfume of ripe black cherries, blackberries, Asian spices, decaying flowers and hints of tobacco. Deep, layered, full-bodied, and tannic, it needs to be forgotten for at least 4-5 years and will keep for two decades. It’s one of the few “do not miss” wines in 2014. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 99 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€1,407.07 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Cassis, mineral-laced blue fruits, chocolate, sappy herbs, and graphite all define the 2015 Château Valandraud, a full-bodied, pure, and focused Saint-Emilion that has remarkable purity and flat-out insanely gorgeous aromatics. On the palate, it's still incredibly concentrated and has a blockbuster style, yet it's starting to shed its baby fat and take on a more classic, composed character. This is an extraordinary wine that deserves several more years of cellaring and will drink beautifully over the following decades. Drink 2026-2055. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€778.54 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Cassis, mineral-laced blue fruits, chocolate, sappy herbs, and graphite all define the 2015 Château Valandraud, a full-bodied, pure, and focused Saint-Emilion that has remarkable purity and flat-out insanely gorgeous aromatics. On the palate, it's still incredibly concentrated and has a blockbuster style, yet it's starting to shed its baby fat and take on a more classic, composed character. This is an extraordinary wine that deserves several more years of cellaring and will drink beautifully over the following decades. Drink 2026-2055. |
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Bordeaux | 17 | 98+ (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€2,032.76 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98+)Including 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the Merlot-dominated 2016 Château Valandraud is a brilliant example of this cuvée that should match or exceed the incredible 2015 at maturity. Brought up all in new oak, its deep purple color is followed by a powerful bouquet of crème de cassis, graphite, smoked earth, and hints of earth. Possessing full-bodied richness, thrilling purity of fruit, ripe tannins, and just about perfect balance, it's another tour de force from the incredibly talented Jean-Luc Thunevin. It's slightly more elegant than the L'Interdit de Valandraud cuvée and will benefit from short-term cellaring and cruise for two decades or more. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 98+ (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€796.79 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98+)Including 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the Merlot-dominated 2016 Château Valandraud is a brilliant example of this cuvée that should match or exceed the incredible 2015 at maturity. Brought up all in new oak, its deep purple color is followed by a powerful bouquet of crème de cassis, graphite, smoked earth, and hints of earth. Possessing full-bodied richness, thrilling purity of fruit, ripe tannins, and just about perfect balance, it's another tour de force from the incredibly talented Jean-Luc Thunevin. It's slightly more elegant than the L'Interdit de Valandraud cuvée and will benefit from short-term cellaring and cruise for two decades or more. |
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Bordeaux | 11 | 98 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€1,707.07 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)One of the stars of the vintage, the 2017 Valandraud has turned out even better than I expected. It was magnificent in two separate tastings. Deep and sumptuous, the 2017 possesses off-the-charts intensity and power. Dark red cherry, red plum, chocolate, licorice and spice build as this explosive wine shows off its personality. There are only a few wines in 2017 that are truly exciting and viscerally thrilling. Valandraud is one of them. Don't miss it! |
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Bordeaux | 16 | 98 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€540.94 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)One of the stars of the vintage, the 2017 Valandraud has turned out even better than I expected. It was magnificent in two separate tastings. Deep and sumptuous, the 2017 possesses off-the-charts intensity and power. Dark red cherry, red plum, chocolate, licorice and spice build as this explosive wine shows off its personality. There are only a few wines in 2017 that are truly exciting and viscerally thrilling. Valandraud is one of them. Don't miss it! |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 97+ (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€2,302.96 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97+)The 2018 Valandraud is every bit as compelling as it was from barrel, maybe more. Power and vertical, with tons of explosive energy, the 2018 dazzles right out of the gate. Inky dark cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, new leather, licorice and chocolate all race across the palate. The 2018 is a wine of tremendous stature that distinguishes itself in a vintage peppered with stunning wines. I would allow for a few years in bottle to help the tannins soften. I loved it. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 97+ (VN (AG)) |
Inc. TAX
€580.28 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97+)The 2018 Valandraud is every bit as compelling as it was from barrel, maybe more. Power and vertical, with tons of explosive energy, the 2018 dazzles right out of the gate. Inky dark cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, new leather, licorice and chocolate all race across the palate. The 2018 is a wine of tremendous stature that distinguishes itself in a vintage peppered with stunning wines. I would allow for a few years in bottle to help the tannins soften. I loved it. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€1,504.96 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)Ripe black fruits, graphite, chocolate, and spicy herbs define the 2019 Château Valandraud, a round, supple, lush, and layered beauty that's still deep purple-hued and incredibly youthful, yet oh, so satisfying and seductive. Full-bodied, rich, and opulent on the palate, it has sweet tannins, no hard edges, and a tremendous finish. This is a powerful, truly Grand Vin that will shine for another 30 years if well stored. Drink 2026-2056. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 98 (JD) |
Inc. TAX
€529.88 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)Ripe black fruits, graphite, chocolate, and spicy herbs define the 2019 Château Valandraud, a round, supple, lush, and layered beauty that's still deep purple-hued and incredibly youthful, yet oh, so satisfying and seductive. Full-bodied, rich, and opulent on the palate, it has sweet tannins, no hard edges, and a tremendous finish. This is a powerful, truly Grand Vin that will shine for another 30 years if well stored. Drink 2026-2056. |
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Bordeaux | 14 | 98-99 (JS) |
In Bond
€368.00 |
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James Suckling (98-99)Wow, this is really something. It is full and powerful with truly impressive depth of fruit. Yet, it remains agile and structural, with flexed muscles, balanced by a sense of floating. Well defined and poised. 53% cabernet franc, 44% merlot, and 3% cabernet. Will it be better than 2022? |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
€78.00 |
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Immerse yourself in the exquisite world of French wine with the Chateau Turon La Croix Bordeaux Superieur 2015. Produced in the revered right bank of Bordeaux, this elegant red wine is a compelling embodiment of the Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon blends that the region is famed for. Chateau Turon La Croix meticulously cultivates these grapes on their 30 hectares vineyard, employing a viticultural practice that nurtures both the fruit and the land. Ensuring optimal maturity, the grapes are hand-harvested on the vineyard's clay and limestone soils, pressed gently, and vinified separately. The final blend of the Chateau Turon La Croix Bordeaux Superieur 2015 demonstrates a perfect balance - a testament to their perennial quest for perfection. The wine sleeps for 12 months in French oak barrels, adding a subtle complexity to its structured tannins and vibrant fruit expression. The Chateau Turon La Croix Bordeaux Superieur 2015 is an experience for any oenophile; sensual, refined, and deeply satisfying. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | - |
In Bond
€281.00 |
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Valade 2010 epitomises the artistry of meticulous winemaking, hailing from the esteemed vineyards of Bordeaux's Médoc region. Crafted by the venerable Maison Valade, renowned for their commitment to excellence, this vintage showcases a harmonious blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes hand-selected from prime terroirs. Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, the wine undergoes a delicate aging process in French oak barrels for eighteen months, imparting subtle vanilla and spice notes. The 2010 harvest benefited from a perfect growing season, allowing the grapes to achieve optimal ripeness and balance. On the palate, Valade 2010 delivers a rich tapestry of dark cherry, blackcurrant, and cedar, supported by refined tannins and a lingering finish. This exceptional wine not only reflects the pinnacle of Valade’s craftsmanship but also offers a remarkable expression of its distinguished origin. Valade 2010 is a quintessential choice for connoisseurs seeking depth, complexity, and timeless elegance. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
€6,035.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (95)Superb, saturated dark ruby color. Knockout aromas of black raspberry, smoked duck and suave, smoky oak. Thick, sweet and velvety in the mouth; the fruit explodes with aeration, saturating those hard-to-reach places in the mouth. Really fabulous sweetness. A slightly roasted note suggests great ripeness (though I recall Thunevin telling me two years ago that this wine could have been even greater had he waited another few days to harvest!). Ultrasuave tannins are buried in a wave of fruit. One of the longest finishes of the vintage. Purists may argue that a wine like this cannot possible match such '95s as Latour or Margaux or Petrus for terroir character or class, but few wines can match the '95 Valandraud for sheer hedonistic pleasure. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 91-94 (WS) |
In Bond
€661.00 |
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Wine Spectator (91-94)A very, very pretty wine, with lovely fruit and berry character and hints of tobacco. Full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a fresh finish. Solid core of fruit. Score range: 91-94 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€2,720.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Tasted at the Valandraud vertical at the property, the 2000 Valandraud has a very dark color with just a thin crimson rim. The bouquet is exquisite: intense black cherry and blackcurrant scents, sandalwood, cedar and spices, complex and involving, the aromatics appear to just grow and grow. The palate is medium-bodied with supple red and black fruit, fine tannins and perfect acidity. It feels backward but very tensile with a flow of energy towards the precise and deeply impressive finish. This is an outstanding millennial Saint Emilion from Jean-Luc Thunévin. Tasted December 2016. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 93 (WS) |
In Bond
€2,110.00 |
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Wine Spectator (93)Intense aromas of blackberry, chocolate and spice. Full-bodied, with firm tannins and loads of fruit. Long. Spicy and chewy. This has guts. Structured. Best after 2010. 1,000 cases made. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 100 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€3,055.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)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. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 94 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
€2,775.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (94)The 2008 Valandraud has a generous nose that is ripe, more animally and savory than its peers, touches of fennel developing and almost garrigues in style. The palate is sweet and candied on the entry with high-toned, iodine-tinged red fruit lavished in new wood. There is a fine line of acidity but it feels a little hard and short towards the pencil lead finish, possibly from the Cabernet Franc contribution. It took time to come around in the glass but it does open with flourish, so decanting is advisable. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners’ 10-Year On tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 100 (JD) |
In Bond
€2,355.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (100)The 2010 Château Valandraud is every bit as stunning as it was on release. Still vivid purple/plum in color, it delivers a powerful, layered bouquet of blackcurrants, tobacco, truffle, and spice, with a deep sense of purity and polish. Full-bodied and plush on the palate, it has ultra-fine tannins and a seamless, mouthfilling texture that makes it hard to put down. This is a thrilling Saint-Emilion with richness, depth, and balance, and it’s drinking beautifully today while promising another 2-3 decades of evolution. Drink 2025-2055. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 92 (VN (ID)) |
In Bond
€709.00 |
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Vinous - Ian D'Agata (92)Bright, deep ruby-red. Knockout nose combines red cherry, blackberry, spices and lavender. The palate offers density and fullness without any undue weight, with ripe dark berry flavors complicated by flowers, sweet oak spices and coffee. This seamless Saint-Emilion possesses terrific medicinal reserve to support a leisurely evolution in bottle. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
€606.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)Tasted blind at the Valandraud vertical at the property, the 2012 Valandraud instantly demonstrated the wide gap in quality between itself and the previous vintage. It is a blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc matured for 28 months in 100% new oak. It has a primal and concentrated bouquet with intense blackberry, bilberry and graphite aromas that gain intensity in the glass, and yet remain strict and linear. The palate is medium-bodied with brittle tannin that impart a chalky texture. There is plenty of clean and crisp blackberry and raspberry fruit here, pencil lead and a touch of chalk towards the precise and vivid finish. The energy is palpable in this Saint Emilion, a quite stupendous wine from Jean-Luc and Murielle that must stand as one of the best on the Right Bank. This comes strongly recommended, although it still needs plenty of time. Tasted December 2016. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 95 (JD) |
In Bond
€596.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (95)The 2014 Valandraud from Saint-Emilion superstar Jean-Luc Thunevin is certainly up with the crème de la crème of the vintage, and while I can be a little humdrum with regards to 2014, this is one of the few that will cause your heart rate to jump. A deep purple/ruby color is accompanied by a terrific perfume of ripe black cherries, blackberries, Asian spices, decaying flowers and hints of tobacco. Deep, layered, full-bodied, and tannic, it needs to be forgotten for at least 4-5 years and will keep for two decades. It’s one of the few “do not miss” wines in 2014. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 99 (JD) |
In Bond
€1,125.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Cassis, mineral-laced blue fruits, chocolate, sappy herbs, and graphite all define the 2015 Château Valandraud, a full-bodied, pure, and focused Saint-Emilion that has remarkable purity and flat-out insanely gorgeous aromatics. On the palate, it's still incredibly concentrated and has a blockbuster style, yet it's starting to shed its baby fat and take on a more classic, composed character. This is an extraordinary wine that deserves several more years of cellaring and will drink beautifully over the following decades. Drink 2026-2055. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 99 (JD) |
In Bond
€625.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (99)Cassis, mineral-laced blue fruits, chocolate, sappy herbs, and graphite all define the 2015 Château Valandraud, a full-bodied, pure, and focused Saint-Emilion that has remarkable purity and flat-out insanely gorgeous aromatics. On the palate, it's still incredibly concentrated and has a blockbuster style, yet it's starting to shed its baby fat and take on a more classic, composed character. This is an extraordinary wine that deserves several more years of cellaring and will drink beautifully over the following decades. Drink 2026-2055. |
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Bordeaux | 17 | 98+ (JD) |
In Bond
€1,648.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98+)Including 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the Merlot-dominated 2016 Château Valandraud is a brilliant example of this cuvée that should match or exceed the incredible 2015 at maturity. Brought up all in new oak, its deep purple color is followed by a powerful bouquet of crème de cassis, graphite, smoked earth, and hints of earth. Possessing full-bodied richness, thrilling purity of fruit, ripe tannins, and just about perfect balance, it's another tour de force from the incredibly talented Jean-Luc Thunevin. It's slightly more elegant than the L'Interdit de Valandraud cuvée and will benefit from short-term cellaring and cruise for two decades or more. |
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Bordeaux | 10 | 98+ (JD) |
In Bond
€641.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98+)Including 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the Merlot-dominated 2016 Château Valandraud is a brilliant example of this cuvée that should match or exceed the incredible 2015 at maturity. Brought up all in new oak, its deep purple color is followed by a powerful bouquet of crème de cassis, graphite, smoked earth, and hints of earth. Possessing full-bodied richness, thrilling purity of fruit, ripe tannins, and just about perfect balance, it's another tour de force from the incredibly talented Jean-Luc Thunevin. It's slightly more elegant than the L'Interdit de Valandraud cuvée and will benefit from short-term cellaring and cruise for two decades or more. |
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Bordeaux | 11 | 98 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€1,375.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)One of the stars of the vintage, the 2017 Valandraud has turned out even better than I expected. It was magnificent in two separate tastings. Deep and sumptuous, the 2017 possesses off-the-charts intensity and power. Dark red cherry, red plum, chocolate, licorice and spice build as this explosive wine shows off its personality. There are only a few wines in 2017 that are truly exciting and viscerally thrilling. Valandraud is one of them. Don't miss it! |
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Bordeaux | 16 | 98 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€427.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)One of the stars of the vintage, the 2017 Valandraud has turned out even better than I expected. It was magnificent in two separate tastings. Deep and sumptuous, the 2017 possesses off-the-charts intensity and power. Dark red cherry, red plum, chocolate, licorice and spice build as this explosive wine shows off its personality. There are only a few wines in 2017 that are truly exciting and viscerally thrilling. Valandraud is one of them. Don't miss it! |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 97+ (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€1,870.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97+)The 2018 Valandraud is every bit as compelling as it was from barrel, maybe more. Power and vertical, with tons of explosive energy, the 2018 dazzles right out of the gate. Inky dark cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, new leather, licorice and chocolate all race across the palate. The 2018 is a wine of tremendous stature that distinguishes itself in a vintage peppered with stunning wines. I would allow for a few years in bottle to help the tannins soften. I loved it. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 97+ (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
€459.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97+)The 2018 Valandraud is every bit as compelling as it was from barrel, maybe more. Power and vertical, with tons of explosive energy, the 2018 dazzles right out of the gate. Inky dark cherry, plum, chocolate, spice, new leather, licorice and chocolate all race across the palate. The 2018 is a wine of tremendous stature that distinguishes itself in a vintage peppered with stunning wines. I would allow for a few years in bottle to help the tannins soften. I loved it. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (JD) |
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€1,205.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)Ripe black fruits, graphite, chocolate, and spicy herbs define the 2019 Château Valandraud, a round, supple, lush, and layered beauty that's still deep purple-hued and incredibly youthful, yet oh, so satisfying and seductive. Full-bodied, rich, and opulent on the palate, it has sweet tannins, no hard edges, and a tremendous finish. This is a powerful, truly Grand Vin that will shine for another 30 years if well stored. Drink 2026-2056. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 98 (JD) |
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€417.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (98)Ripe black fruits, graphite, chocolate, and spicy herbs define the 2019 Château Valandraud, a round, supple, lush, and layered beauty that's still deep purple-hued and incredibly youthful, yet oh, so satisfying and seductive. Full-bodied, rich, and opulent on the palate, it has sweet tannins, no hard edges, and a tremendous finish. This is a powerful, truly Grand Vin that will shine for another 30 years if well stored. Drink 2026-2056. |
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Bordeaux has some of the most premium wines in the world with its famous First Growths heralded as far back as Jefferson. However it must be noted that Bordeaux also offers an excellent range, with plenty of great value wines available. Bordeaux has 54 different appellations with varying soil types that give different styles. It has thousands of chateaux, from the small and humble to the overwhelmingly magnificent.
