Château Valandraud Grand Cru St.Emilion 2021

"Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Feine Edelholznu- ancen, ein Hauch von Zeder, schwarze Beeren, reife Kirschen, einladendes Bukett. Saftig, frische Brombeeren, etwas Lakritze, frischer Säurebogen, ein Hauch von Kokos und Vanille, mineralischer Nachhall, zeigt Finesse, verfügt über Potenzial."
93/100 Punkte

"Opening in the glass with inviting aromas of dark berries, baking chocolate, exotic spices and vanilla pod, the 2021 Valandraud is a medium to full-bodied, ample and fleshy wine that's seamless and layered, exhibiting impressive concentration, beautifully ripe tannins and a long, succulent finish. Bursting with fruit, this is an especially elegant Valandraud, with below-average alcohol at 13.5%, but it doesn't lack for anything. Tasted four times, twice at the château."
93-94/100 Punkte

"The 2021 Valandraud is compelling. Bright acids give the 2021 terrific purity and cut. The style of the year is perhaps a bit unusual for Valandraud, which tends to be an opulent wine, but there is a ton of potential. Aeration brings out the wine's natural texture and breadth. Wild dark cherry, mocha, spice, new leather and licorice all build nicely. In most vintages, Valandraud offers tons of near-term appeal. The 2021, on the other hand, is a long distance runner." von ANTONIO GALLONI
93-95/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2031-2046

"The 2021 Valandraud was picked October 3–15 and matured for a planned 18–24 months entirely in new oak. Again, this has quite an intense bouquet of perfumed blackberry, briar and mineral scents, the latter distinguishing it from the Virginie. The palate is medium-bodied with lithe, supple tannins that frame the pure, lightly spiced red berry fruit. More linear than previous vintages, yet fresh, this is well-defined toward the finish, where a pleasant spiciness carries over on the aftertaste." von NEAL MARTIN
92-94/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2029-2045

"Komplexes Bouquet mit kreidigen Nuancen und Noten von Kirschen. Subtiler Hauch von Eukalyptus und Minze. Gute Spannung am Gaumen dank der Säurestruktur, die auch etwas Salzigkeit verleiht. Die Tannine sind feinkörnig und saftig, während die Struktur für Balance und Frische sorgt."
95-96/100 Punkte - Trinkreife: 2027-2046

"Full-bodied with a silky yet very firm and broad tannin structure. Lots of ripe, cool blue-fruit and stone character. Red tea, too. Textured. Well balanced and focused for the vintage. Lovely length."
95-96/100 Punkte