2015 Virginie de Valandraud Blanc
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Loads of white peach, flowers, and hints of citrus blossom emerge from the 2015 Virginie De Valandraud Blanc. With medium-bodied richness, moderate acidity, and a balanced, clean, impeccably made style, enjoy it over the coming couple of years.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Neal Martin
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Bright citrus notes, white flowers, sage and white pepper are nicely delineated in the 2015 Virginie de Valandraud Blanc. As always, the Virginie is the more focused and taut of Murielle Andraud's two whites. I very much like the palate intensity and drive here.
Bright citrus notes, white flowers, sage and white pepper are nicely delineated in the 2015 Virginie de Valandraud Blanc. As always, the Virginie is the more focused and taut of Murielle Andraud's two whites. I very much like the palate intensity and drive here. Apr 2016, www.Vinous.com
The 2015 Virginie de Valandraud Blanc is a blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon and 10% Sauvignon Gris. It has a welcoming bouquet of citrus fruit, peach skin and green apples that opens nicely in the glass. The palate is well balanced with bitter lemon and a touch of papaya on the entry, moderate depth and then a tempting peachy finish that will leave you with a smile on your face. Apr 2016, www.eRobertParker.com, Drink: 2018-2023
About the producer
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.