Virginie de Valandraud 2016

Type: Red Wine      Volume: 750ml

Winery: Virginia de Valandraud

Country: France     Region: Bordeaux

District: St Emilion Grand Cru

Grapes Varieties: 75% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc,

Classification: 2nd Wine of Chateau de Valandraud     Production: 6250 Cases

Alcohol: 14.5% abv     Packing: Original Wooden Case of 6 bottles

Ratings and Tasting Notes:

JS=94 This is ripe and attractive with beautiful plum and dark-berry aromas that follow through to a full body, firm and medium, velvety tannins and a flavorful finish. Also slightly chewy at the end. Needs four to five years to soften. Try after 2023.

AG=93. WA=92 Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2016 Virginie de Valandraud offers gorgeous black cherries, mulberries and black raspberry scents with hints of star anise, violets and cumin seed. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is firmly structured with firm, velvety tannins and tons of freshness, lifting the perfumed black fruits to a long finish.

WS=91 Very stylish, offering warmed raspberry and blackberry confiture notes infused with anise and black tea accents, all flowing nicely through the gently toasty finish. Drink now through 2030.