France

St-Emilion

Medium

Cork

Heady and perfumed, with rich, ripe black fruits. Intriguing and bold. Supple, bouncy, a little more bright than some with a lovely lingering minerality and a salty wet stone touch. Tannins are fine but give the support. Not trying too hard, you get that it’s from a hot vintage but it keeps it in check. Almost sweet, almost chewy, strawberry, red cherry, lovely licks of dark chocolate, limestone, clove and cedar; all melting together. Really nuanced and characterful, feels purposeful. Not yet ready to drink, still has that tight and tense core, but it is delicious, Cool, minty finish.

Château Valandraud, Esprit de Valandraud, St-Emilion, Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France, 2020

Heady and perfumed, with rich, ripe black fruits. Intriguing and bold. Supple, bouncy, a little more bright than some with a lov

Château Valandraud, Esprit de Valandraud, St-Emilion, Grand

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