2018 Château Valandraud – Saint Emilion Grand Cru – dry
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- Alcohol content
- 15,5 % vol
- Net volume
- 0,75 l
- Allergens
- contains sulphites
- Origin
- Bordeaux, France
- Responsible food business operator
- Les Grands Chais de France, 1 Rue de la Division Leclerc, 67290 Petersbach, Frankreich
- Vintage: 2018
- Producer: Château Valandraud
- Region: Bordeaux, France
- Grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec
- Alcohol: 15,5 % vol · Volume: 0,75 l
- Serving temperature: 15–60 °C
- Colour: Deep purple-black
- Nose: Warm black cherries, blackberry compote, preserved plums, sandalwood, Indian spices, lavender, wilted roses, mocha, fruitcake, woodsmoke and camphor
- Palate: Rich, ripe and flamboyant with opulent black and blue fruit layers, firm frame of velvety tannins and fantastic freshness, very long and seductive finish
- Pairs with: Classic meat dishes, Veal, Pork, Beef, Lamb, Duck, Game, Roast chicken, Roasted, braised and grilled dishes
A very fine vintage from Château Valandraud. The vineyards cover a total of 15 hectares of vines. Nine hectares are planted with the red grape varieties Merlot (66%), Cabernet Franc (33%) and Malbec (1%), but only a portion of these from the best plots are used for the first wine.
Taste:
The 2018 Château Valandraud has a deep purple-black color and slowly evolves from a base of warm black cherries, blackberry compote, and stewed plums with a fragrance of sandalwood, Indian spices, lavender, wilting roses, mocha, and fruitcake, along with a hint of woodsmoke and camphor. The palate is full-bodied, rich, ripe, and extravagant with ample opulent black and blue fruit layers, wonderfully framed by velvety tannins and good freshness, very long and very seductive on the finish.
Production:
The entire harvest was carried out by hand. The hand-picked grapes were carefully sorted. Fermentation took place over 18-22 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks using traditional methods. The wine was aged in French oak barrels and matured there for 16-18 months before bottling.
Serving suggestion:
Ideal with grilled meats, game, lamb, poultry, and spicy cheese.
