Chateau Valandraud 1er Grand Cru Classe B 2016

Name: Chateau Valandraud 1er Grand Cru Classe B
Brand: Valandraud
SKU: 30240H
Price: 1326.4 DKK
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: Merlot 85%, Cabernet Franc 10%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%

: rød, tør; 14,5% Vol.; Modenhed til at drikke: 2028–2065; Pakket ind i: 6 OHK

: voluminøs og kraftfuld; rig på tanniner

: Lobenberg: 98–99+/100; Suckling: 98/100; Jeb Dunnuck: 98+/100; Galloni: 97/100; Wine Spectator: 96–99/100; Wine Enthusiast: 96–98/100

: Frankrig, Bordeaux, Saint Emilion

: Allergener: Sulfitter,

Tapperi / Importør: Valandraud, 2, rue Vergnaud, 33330 Saint Emilion, FRANKREICH

Vinmarker i udkanten af appellationen og nabo til Château Tertre de la Mouleyre. Ejeren er Jean-Luc Thunevin, en tidligere berømt garagevinmager, som nu er en af de store negocianter på Right Bank. Næsen er tæt, massiv, sort, koncentreret sort kirsebær, total koncentration på Merlot, men moden og samtidig frisk Merlot, kirsebærret forbliver i forgrunden, også lidt enebær, laurbær, myrra, chokolade, en antydning af lakrids og violer og høj intensitet. I disse henseender er 16 som 15, men 16 er mere præcis og klart fokuseret, 2016 er så elegant og meget fin. Thunevin har lært ikke at udtrække så meget og at reducere brugen af træ. Vinen er tæt, fin, svæver på sorte kirsebær med violer og lakrids, er elegant og virkelig sjov. En meget elegant, tæt, ikke for fed, letbenet, elegant St Emilion med et godt drikkeflow. Endelig slet ikke trættende, men simpelthen lækker, delikat og velsmagende. Næsten lige så god som sin lille nabo, den biodynamiske Tertre de la Mouleyre. 98-99+/100

Suckling om: Chateau Valandraud 1er Grand Cru Classe B

The ripe plum, tobacco, cigar box and earth aromas are more evident than the fruit notes. The palate shows concentrated dark fruit and focused yet silky tannins. Full-bodied yet sleek and elegant. Drinkable now with aeration. but still needs time. Drink or hold. 10 Years On retrospective.

Jeb Dunnuck om: Chateau Valandraud 1er Grand Cru Classe B

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. 98+/100

Galloni om: Chateau Valandraud 1er Grand Cru Classe B

The 2016 Valandraud is exceptionally beautiful. Powerful and explosive in the glass, the 2016 is superb today. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice, espresso, leather and smoke add layers of nuance. One of the things I like most about Valandraud in 2016 is the combination of fruit richness and vibrancy. Those elements make for a stunning, punchy Saint-Émilion that hits all the right notes. This is a fabulous showing from Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud. 97/100

Wine Spectator om: Chateau Valandraud 1er Grand Cru Classe B

This has a display of drop-dead gorgeous raspberry, boysenberry and blackberry confiture flavors unfurling from its core, backed by flamboyant anise and black tea notes. It’s rich, polished and seriously long. And then there’s a light twinge of chalky finesse at the very, very end to keep it grounded. 96-99/100

Wine Enthusiast om: Chateau Valandraud 1er Grand Cru Classe B

The wine is ripe and opulent, packed with great fruit and a solid core of tannins. It is superbly structured, yet fruity, with both firm tannins and ample acidity assuring its future. It is a fine wine for the long term. 96–98/100

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