2019 Virginie de Valandraud Virginie de Valandraud Blanc

Bordeaux Blanc - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 94 DC 93 JS 93 JL 92 WA 91 VN 91 WS 91
JD 94

jebdunnuck.com, April 2022

I always love this white, and the 2019 Château Valandraud Virginie De Valandraud Blanc is terrific, with notes of bright lemon, quince, and honeyed peach in a ripe, medium-bodied, concentrated, brilliantly focused and...
DC 93

Decanter, January 2022

Sauvignon nose with a faint minerality. Gorgeous texture, sleek, defined and direct with a core of white fruits and a touch of nutty nuance that just adds a bit of texture and body. Delicious, precise and persistent...
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, January 2022

Aromas of lemon pith, dried pear, fennel and crushed stones. Some white lavender and praline, too. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity and a layered, focused and compact palate. Mineral and subtly spiced. Serious, yet...
JL 92

TheWineCellarInsider.com, June 2020

White peach, pomelo, green apple and lemon rind work in harmony due to the ripe, sweetness of the fruits, round textures and the fresh acidity on the backend. This is a very good white Bordeaux wine. Read more...
WA 91

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2022

Notes of sweet orchard fruit, lemongrass, confit citrus and new oak introduce the 2019 Virginie de Valandraud Blanc, a medium to full-bodied, richly layered wine that remains bright and precise, concluding with a chalky...
VN 91

Vinous, February 2022

The 2019 Virginie de Valandraud Blanc has a well-defined bouquet featuring touches of wild peach and honeysuckle, and a faint hazelnut scent that emerges with time. The oak here (20–30% new) is well integrated. The...
WS 91

Wine Spectator, February 2021

There's just a light kiss of toast along the edges of this vibrant and racy version, with tarragon and thyme notes leading off, followed by light lime and lemon pith hints on the quinine-stitched finish.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Bordeaux Blanc
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Closure Cork

The 2019 Virginie de Valandraud Blanc is a spectacular representation of a fine Bordeaux Blanc from the prestigious region of Bordeaux, France. This wine is produced by the esteemed Virginie de Valandraud winery, known for their dedication to quality and tradition. The wine is a beautiful, luminous white in color, evoking images of sunlight captured in a bottle.

The first thing you'll notice as you pour this wine into your glass is the delightful clarity and brilliance of its hue. This is followed by a tantalizing bouquet of complex aromas. A swirl of the glass releases the vibrant notes of fresh citrus fruits, crisp green apples, and a subtle hint of tropical fruit. A deeper inhale reveals more sophisticated undertones of white flowers and a delicate minerality, a signature trait of Bordeaux Blanc wines.

On the palate, the 2019 Virginie de Valandraud Blanc is impeccably balanced, demonstrating the harmonious interaction between acidity and fruitiness. The initial impression of bright citrus and green apple flavors is gracefully complemented by more nuanced flavors of pear and honeysuckle, leading to a finish that is both refreshing and lingering.

This wine is sealed with a cork, a traditional closure that allows the wine to breathe and evolve over time. While the alcohol percentage isn't specified, Bordeaux Blancs are typically moderate in alcohol, making them an excellent choice for a variety of food pairings. The 2019 Virginie de Valandraud Blanc is a testament to the elegance and complexity that the Bordeaux region is renowned for, making it a must for any white wine connoisseur.