2019 3 de Valandraud by Chateau Valandraud Rouge Saint Emilion

CRITICAL ACCLAIM


James Suckling - "Plums, currants, shiso leaves, licorice and some balsamic on the nose. Chocolate and sweet tobacco, too. Plush, rich and layered, with a full body and velvety tannins. I like the subtle salty undertones to the sweet berry fruit. Delicious already. Drink or hold."


Jeb Dunnuck - "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." 


Vinous - "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. "


Robert Parker's Wine Advocate - "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. Range: 87-89."