Valandraud 2017
Valandraud 2017 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot (Saint-Émilion, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, steak. Listed at £1070.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Having only been established in 1989, Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud have achieved an incredible amount in a short space of time with Château Valandraud, gaining St-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé (B) status and earning a reputation as one of the benchmark producers of the region. The 2017 is full-bodied yet plush and supple, offering concentrated notes of black cherry, plum, exotic spices, liquorice, espresso and woodsmoke. This is a flamboyant and bold expression of Merlot (with small amounts of Cabernets Franc and Sauvignon) but is superbly tempered by bright acidity and tight-knit tannins.