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Tasting notes
Score 88-90/100 · Drink 2022-2030, Neal Martin, Jun 2020

The 2019 3 de Valandraud has a ripe red berry, cola and mint scented bouquet that is only too willing to please. The palate is well defined with sharper tannins than expected, a very fine line of acidity and a judicious touch of spice on the finish that is more classic than the nose augurs. Great effort for a third wine.

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

89
88-90/100

Neal Martin

90
88-91/100

Jeb Dunnuck

More reviews and scores

88 - 91 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 88-91/100 · Jeb Dunnuck, Jun 2020

Always a juicy, delicious wine, the 2019 Château Valandraud 3 De Valandraud from the Thunevin offers a deeper ruby hue as well as classy notes of ripe black cherry and mulberry fruits, medium-bodied richness, good concentration, and a lengthy finish. It's well worth seeking out and is going to be a terrific value.

88 - 90 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 88-90/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Jun 2020

The 2019 3 de Valandraud is a supple, fruity wine to drink young. Dark fruit, chocolate, licorice and spice come together in a pliant, supple and nicely expressive wine that should drink well right out of the gate.

87 - 89 points
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
Score 87-89/100 · Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Jun 2020

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 No 3 de Valandraud reveals a good intensity of warm plums, mulberries and fruitcake scents on the nose with hints of garrigue, tar and unsmoked cigars. Medium-bodied, the palate is refreshing and well-constructed with a pleasant suggestion of chewiness on the savory finish.

About the producer

Château Valandraud 1:1
Valandraud

One of the first garage wines, Ch. Valandraud was created by Jean-Luc Thunevin – Saint-Emilion’s “bad boy”. Today the style of the wine is much more restrained, and officially classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec/Auxerrois/Cot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13.5%

Classification

Premier Grand Cru Classé B

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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