2004 Valandraud Bordeaux Blend
Reviews of 2004 Valandraud Bordeaux Blend
91 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
January 2007
The deep ruby/purple-hued 2004 Valandraud exhibits a classic bouquet of white chocolate, espresso roast, creme de cassis, cherry jam, and a hint of barbecue spices. Medium to full-bodied, powerful, rich, structured, and pure, it is another top-notch effort from proprietor Jean-Luc Thunevin. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2025.
90 points, Wine Spectator
March 2007
Dark ruby in color, with intense aromas of blackberry, licorice and toasty oak. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a medium finish. Solid for the vintage. Best after 2010. 1,665 cases made. –JS
About 2004 Valandraud Bordeaux Blend
About the Winery Valandraud
"Château de Valandraud was one of the first Garagiste wines with its inaugural vintage being the difficult 1991. Jean-Luc and Murielle Thunevin own a mere 2.7 hectares of vineyards which consist of 4 separate parcels and are planted with 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec.
De Valandraud's yields are pitifully low and the grapes are de-stemmed by hand before being fermented in 2 open-top fermenting vessels. Malolactic fermentation takes place in oak barrels and the wine is matured in "200%" new oak barriques for 18 months (two sets of new barrels for 9 months each).
De Valandraud produces only about 400 cases a year and, not surprisingly, this very rich and concentrated St-Emilion is now one of the most sought-after wines in Bordeaux."
About the Wine
"Strawberry and vanilla flavors... Delicious, and very elegant."
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