Chateau Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2022 750ml

Name: Chateau Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2022 750ml
Brand: Chateau Valandraud
SKU: 997561
Price: 138.07 USD
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Rating: 96 (6 reviews)

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JD 100pts

JS 97pts

DC 96pts

WS 95pts

VM 94pts

TWI 94pts

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#92 in Top 100 Wines, 2025. A brilliant, singular wine, the 2022 Château Valandraud sports a vivid purple hue as well as a smorgasbord-like array of crème de cassis, assorted red and black fruits, spicy herbs, graphite, and chocolate. On the palate, it’s dense, full-bodied, and massive, with an almost vintage port-like richness and power (meant in the best possible sense), yet it stays flawlessly balanced throughout, with sweet tannins, incredible depth, and a huge finish. It just could not be any better, and I’d put it in the same category as the 2010 and 2020, as well as the 2018 and 2009, though it has its own unique, singular style. Forget bottles for another 5-7 years and it will keep for 30-40. Drink 2031-2066.

Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint Emilion

Size: 750ml
Color: Red
Alcohol by Vol: 15.0%

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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 100pts

Jeb Dunnuck

#92 in Top 100 Wines, 2025. A brilliant, singular wine, the 2022 Château Valandraud sports a vivid purple hue as well as a smorgasbord-like array of crème de cassis, assorted red and black fruits, spicy herbs, graphite, and chocolate. On the palate, it's dense, full-bodied, and massive, with an almost vintage port-like richness and power (meant in the best possible sense), yet it stays flawlessly balanced throughout, with sweet tannins, incredible depth, and a huge finish. It just could not be any better, and I'd put it in the same category as the 2010 and 2020, as well as the 2018 and 2009, though it has its own unique, singular style. Forget bottles for another 5-7 years and it will keep for 30-40. Drink 2031-2066.

JS 97pts

James Suckling

A rich, glossy Valandraud delivered in a plush but polished mode. Showing lots of new wood, cocoa nibs, mocha, espresso and pine cones to the dense blackberries and a touch of roasted red peppers. Full with immense concentration, this has compact fruit and bold, dusty tannins. You hardly catch the high alcohol here with such intensity. Balanced at a high pitch. Big, voluptuous but beautiful too. 36,200 bottles made. Give it three more years to let the wood spices integrate. Drink from 2028.

DC 96pts

Decanter

At 15.5% there's no getting round this is one of the highest alcohols among the 2022s but it very much works with the vintage offering a heady, concentrated nose followed by powerful, yet sleek profile on the palate. Really juicy and alive, the acidity is brilliant and lifts the red berry fruit flavours with chalky tannins giving the intensity towards the finish. There are flashes of heat but there's also cooling minerality and salty touches without any overt toastiness which is so pleasant. I tasted this a little colder - cellar cold - and I think that really works in its favour. Gorgeous purity, finesse and approachability.

WS 95pts

Wine Spectator

Alluring singed alder and black tea accents lead the way, followed by a dense core of steeped blackberry and black currant fruit. A swath of licorice root, warm earth and tobacco coats the finish, with the fruit keeping pace. Lengthy and velvety in feel, this is almost approachable now. Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2026 through 2040.

VM 94pts

Vinous Media

The 2022 Valandraud is quite oaky on the nose, more than its peers, though there is sufficient fruit behind it. Clearly, these aromatics will need time to knit together, quite gourmand and savoury. It's actually not dissimilar to Tertre-Rôteboeuf! The palate is medium-bodied with succulent, ripe tannins, a tad more New World in style, flashy and very sweet towards the finish. Bottle age will temper that ostentatious veneer, as per usual! Tasted blind at the Southwold tasting in London.

TWI 94pts

The Wine Independent

As usual this young Valandraud absolutely bursts with highly toasted oaky aromas on the nose, all matchstick and cedar, combined with some dark yet overtly perfumed fruit. The palate follows up with a rich layer of concentrated black summer fruits, all black cherry with layers of tobacco, tar and liquorice, with a salty black bean intensity, set in a rich texture, with a supple weight, glossy and creamed, yet smoky and firm. It culminates in a big and bold style, where I find more than a streak of alcohol, it being particularly evident in the warm and peppery finish. This will no doubt find its fans;for my own pleasure I would prefer a little less alcohol, although the definition of the fruit has charm, and the heavy application of oak will fade with time too. Valandraud seems to age well despite its occasionally rather hedonistic showing in its youth, so perhaps this one deserves a chance.

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Chateau Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2022 750ml

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Winery

Chateau Valandraud

Varietal

Red Bordeaux

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Appellation

Saint Emilion

Jeb Dunnuck

James Suckling

Decanter

Wine Spectator

Vinous Media

The Wine Independent

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