Valandraud: Chateau Valandraud 1er Grand Cru Classe B 2018

Chateau Valandraud 1er Grand Cru Classe B 2018

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Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 4%, Cabernet Sauvignon 3%, Malbec 3%
rød, tør
15,5% Vol.
Drikkemoden: 2029–2059
Pakket ind i: 6 OHK
voluminøs og kraftfuld
rig på tanniner
Lobenberg: 98+/100
Suckling: 98/100
Jeb Dunnuck: 98/100
Galloni: 97+/100
Wine Spectator: 96-99/100
Wine Enthusiast: 96-98/100
Parker: 95-97+/100
Frankrig, Bordeaux, Saint Emilion
Allergener: Sulfitter,
lobenberg

Heiner Lobenberg om:
Chateau Valandraud 1er Grand Cru Classe B 2018

98+
/100

Lobenberg: Vinmarker beliggende 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. I 2018 består vinen af 90 % Merlot, 4 % Cabernet Franc, 4 % Cabernet Sauvignon og 2 % Malbec. Det har været et meget omskifteligt år, som på den ene side har været ekstremt modent, men på den anden side også har givet ekstremt fine vine. Naboen her, Château Tertre de la Mouleyre, var et af årets højdepunkter. Så det kommer ikke som nogen overraskelse, at vi også har en decideret chic næse her på det samme terroir på Valandraud, som har gennemgået et klart paradigmeskift mod finesse i de senere år. Selv om det er 90 % Merlot, er der en hel del rød frugt, røde kirsebær, jordbær, lidt hindbær, hyben og slåen, men alt sammen meget fint og burgundisk. Velvævet, med stor tæthed, men også silkeagtig. Forbløffende slank i munden for Valandraud, dette er ikke længere den Valandraud, den blockbuster, den var for 10, 15, 20 år siden. Den er utrolig fin, med en delikat skarphed i den salte mineralitet, lang, slank og legende. De bedste St Emilions har gennemgået et sådant paradigmeskift, at det er en fornøjelse at drikke; der er ikke noget fedt og opulent her. Og især i et år så modent som 2018 er denne ændring så vigtig. Vinen er slank, lang og salt, mineralsk, med masser af rød frugt og høj intensitet. Virkelig elegant, et højdepunkt for Valandraud. 98+/100

98
/100

Suckling om: Chateau Valandraud 1er Grand Cru Classe B

This is really rich and intense with beautiful blackberry, violet and blueberry aromas that follow through to a full-bodied palate with extremely polished tannins that caress your palate. Love the texture and purity to the wine. Fantastic. Try after 2025. 98/100

98
/100

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

Another head-turning wine from Jean-Luc is his 2018 Château Valandraud, which is mostly Merlot blended with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Its dense purple hue is followed by an incredible array of smoky black and blue fruits supported by notes of tobacco leaf, white chocolate, candied orange, and spice. This beauty has a deep, rich, powerful style yet holds onto a beautiful sense of purity and freshness, possessing ripe yet present tannins, plenty of textbook Saint-Emilion minerality, flawless balance, and a gorgeous finish. It reminds me of a slightly more approachable, elegant version of the 2016. Either way, it's rock star stuff. It can be drunk today with pleasure yet deserves 4-6 years of bottle age and will keep for 20-25+. 98/100

97+
/100

Galloni om: Chateau Valandraud 1er Grand Cru Classe B

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. 97/100

96-99
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Wine Spectator om: Chateau Valandraud 1er Grand Cru Classe B

-- Wine Spectator: This is richly fruited, with waves of fleshy raspberry, boysenberry and red currant cruising through, inlaid with singed vanilla and apple wood notes along the way. Shows density and cut through the finish, with a tug of tobacco at the end. This is dialed up to 11. 96-99/100

96-98
/100

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

-- Wine Enthusiast: Barrel Sample. A very fine vintage from this estate, this beautifully structured with rich tannins, spicy fruit and great concentration. The juicy acidity and power of the wine are impressive, giving firm tannins, great ripeness and a solid, concentrated texture. 96-98/100

95-97+
/100

Parker om: Chateau Valandraud 1er Grand Cru Classe B

-- Parker: Deep purple-black in color, the 2018 Valandraud develops slowly from a base of warm black cherries, blackberry compote and preserved plums with a perfume of sandalwood, Indian spices, lavender, wilted roses, mocha and fruitcake plus wafts of woodsmoke and camphor. Full-bodied, the palate is rich, ripe and flamboyant with tons of opulent black and blue fruit layers, wonderfully curtailed by a firm frame of velvety tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing very long and very seductive. 95-97+/100

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Chateau Valandraud

Vinmarkerne ligger helt ude i kanten af appellationen og er nabo til Château Tertre de la Mouleyre. Château Valandraud bliver ofte omtalt som "Le Pin Saint-Émilion", fordi vinene er lige så sjældne og koncentrerede, men selvfølgelig billigere.

Chateau Valandraud 1er Grand Cru Classe B 2018