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Score 89/100 · Drink 2021-2027, Jeb Dunnuck, Mar 2021

Based largely on Merlot with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon (and sometimes Malbec), the 2018 Château Valandraud 3 De Valandraud reveals a healthy ruby/plum color to go with juicy black cherry fruits intermixed with spice and leafy herbs notes. Medium-bodied, balanced, mid-weight, and undeniably delicious, it's well worth purchasing and enjoying over the coming 4-6 years.

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89
89/100

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89
89/100

Jeb Dunnuck

89
88-90/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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88 - 90 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 88-90/100 · Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Apr 2019

The 2018 3 de Valandraud is soft, open-knit and silky, all of which make it a good choice for drinking over the near term. Crushed flowers, spice and sweet red plum fruit grace this rich yet mid-weight Saint-Émilion. The blend is 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc.

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

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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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