Chateau Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2003 750ml

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Chateau Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2003 750ml

Name: Chateau Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2003 750ml
Brand: Chateau Valandraud
SKU: 1039238
Price: 200.95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 92.5 (4 reviews)

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SKU 1039238

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JD 94pts

WS 93pts

VM 92pts

WE 91pts

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The 2003 Château Valandraud is a beautiful wine in what was an incredibly challenging vintage for the Right Bank, and it’s also a year not particularly loved by Jean-Luc. Nevertheless, the wine is brilliant, offering assorted darker aromatics of ripe plums, smoky tobacco, incense, and ample spicy nuances. On the palate, it’s round, medium to full-bodied, opulent, and long, with sweet tannins, and it’s beautifully done. It’s fully mature and ready to go, though it’s going to hold at this level for another decade at least. Drink 2026-2036.

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint Emilion

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

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Winery

Chateau Valandraud

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Varietal

Red Bordeaux

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act â€“ the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.

Country

France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region

Bordeaux

Bordeaux: The Pinnacle of Terroir Expression In the illustrious realm of wine, Bordeaux stands as a beacon of excellence, where history, tradition, and terroir converge to create some of the world’s most iconic wines. Bordeaux’s rich mosaic of vineyards is characterized by the left bank, right bank, and the sweet symphony of Sauternes. Each of […]

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Appellation

Saint Emilion

The beautiful sub-region of Saint Emilion in France's legendary Bordeaux region is regarded as the home of many of the world's finest red wines. The blending techniques employed in Saint Emilion have been passed down for generations, and aim to express the very finest flavors of the grape varietals used, most commonly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The climatic conditions in Saint Emilion are perfect for growing many of the Bordeaux grapes, and high yields of exceptional quality are commonplace. Fed by the mighty Gironde river and benefiting from superb clay and gravel based soils, Saint Emilion produces millions of bottles of high quality blended and unblended red wines each year, and continues to be a firm favorite of wine experts and the general public alike.

Ratings & Reviews

JD 94pts

Jeb Dunnuck

The 2003 Château Valandraud is a beautiful wine in what was an incredibly challenging vintage for the Right Bank, and it's also a year not particularly loved by Jean-Luc. Nevertheless, the wine is brilliant, offering assorted darker aromatics of ripe plums, smoky tobacco, incense, and ample spicy nuances. On the palate, it's round, medium to full-bodied, opulent, and long, with sweet tannins, and it's beautifully done. It's fully mature and ready to go, though it's going to hold at this level for another decade at least. Drink 2026-2036.

WS 93pts

Wine Spectator

Intense aromas of blackberry, chocolate and spice. Full-bodied, with firm tannins and loads of fruit. Long. Spicy and chewy. This has guts. Structured. Best after 2010. 1,000 cases made.

VM 92pts

Vinous Media

Impressive ruby-red color. Lively aromas of violet, mint and licorice, further lifted by a mineral component. Sweet, silky and nicely delineated, with little of the roasted aspect of the year. (The pH is a reasonable 3.7 without acidification, says Jean-Luc Thunevin.) Finishes with lovely sweetness and thickness (the wine is close to 15% alcohol), with a layer of sweet tannins saturating the palate. This would be better for a few years of patience and should last for a couple of decades.

WE 91pts

Wine Enthusiast

89-91 Barrel Sample. One of the original garage wines, Valandraud has worked in 2003 because the terroir is good. There may be huge tannins, but somehow the fruit pushes through, giving the promise of a ripe, polished wine. Imported by Royal Wine Corporation.

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