Virginie de Valandraud 2018

Type: Red      Volume: 750ml

Winery: Chateau Valandraud

Country: France     Region: Bordeaux

District: St Emilion Grand Cru

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Ratings and Tasting Notes:

WA 93+. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Virginie de Valandraud comes barreling out of the glass with powerful scents of stewed black plums, Black Forest cake and blueberry preserves, plus hints of cedar chest, menthol and hoisin. The big, rich, full-bodied palate (15% declared alcohol) is still sporting a fair bit of oak, delivering a firm, grainy texture and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy. Give it another 3-4 years in bottle for the oak to integrate and the generous fruit to fully emerge, then drink it over the next 15+ years.