Appellation: Saint Émilion

Klassifikation: 1er Grand Cru Classe B
Weinart: Rotwein

Ausbau:  Barrique

Cuvee:  Merlot 85%, Cabernet Franc 10%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%

Alkoholgehalt: 13,0% Vol.

Lagerpotenzial: 2026 bis 2060
Flascheninhalt: 0,75l

Allergene: enthält Sulfite

Winespectator: 96-99/100
This has a display of drop-dead gorgeous raspberry, boysenberry and blackberry confiture flavors unfurling from its core, backed by flamboyant anise and black tea notes. It’s rich, polished and seriously long. And then there’s a light twinge of chalky finesse at the very, very end to keep it grounded. 

Galloni: 97/100

The 2016 Valandraud is exceptionally beautiful. Powerful and explosive in the glass, the 2016 is superb today. Dark cherry, plum, mocha, spice, espresso, leather and smoke add layers of nuance. One of the things I like most about Valandraud in 2016 is the combination of fruit richness and vibrancy. Those elements make for a stunning, punchy Saint-Émilion that hits all the right notes. This is a fabulous showing from Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud. 

Suckling: 98/100
Incredible perfumes and beauty with ripe plum and berry character, as well as an array of spices, such as nutmeg and cinnamon. Full-bodied, firm and silky with beautifully polished tannins. Rendered and defined. A wine with lovely, classy nature and personality. One of the best Valandrauds I have tasted at this stage. Try from 2026. 

Jeb Dunnuck:  98+/100

Including 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the Merlot-dominated 2016 Château Valandraud is a brilliant example of this cuvée that should match or exceed the incredible 2015 at maturity. Brought up all in new oak, its deep purple color is followed by a powerful bouquet of crème de cassis, graphite, smoked earth, and hints of earth. Possessing full-bodied richness, thrilling purity of fruit, ripe tannins, and just about perfect balance, it's another tour de force from the incredibly talented Jean-Luc Thunevin. It's slightly more elegant than the L'Interdit de Valandraud cuvée and will benefit from short-term cellaring and cruise for two decades or more. 

Appellation: Saint Émilion

Klassifikation: 1er Grand Cru Classe B
Weinart: Rotwein

Ausbau:  Barrique

Cuvee:  Merlot 85%, Cabernet Franc 10%, Cabernet Sauvignon 5%

Alkoholgehalt: 14,5% Vol.

Lagerpotenzial: 
Flascheninhalt: 0,75l

Allergene: enthält Sulfite