Reviews
Technical Details
- BlendBordeaux Blend
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- AppellationSt. Emilion
Chateau Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2012
“...quite stupendous wine.”
“...one of the best on the Right Bank.”
Just a LITTLE praise there for this bottling from the “original garagiste” St. Emilion, Jean-Luc Thunevin, eh? On a recent buying spree in Bordeaux several months back, we were able to grab a few boxes of this gem, one of our favorite Saint-Emilion producers year in and year out. Amazing juice at a truly stupendous price today.
The Chateau did the aging for you. At a tender 8 years old, this is juuuuust coming into a drinking window and has another decade (or two?) of life ahead of it. Takes a bit of time to open, but then gets into gear and does not let up. While definitely an opulent style, it has mellowed, gotten more harmonious and has surprisingly good energy and acidity peeking out. Keeps opening and putting weight on, super rich and lengthy.
Did you see that price?? While it lasts…!