Chateau Valandraud, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2016 Valdeorras while the palate offers refinement

while the palate offers refinement

ripe berries and round

Clean and bright

creme de cassis

and in 2023

Chateau Valandraud, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2016 Valdeorras while the palate offers refinementIncluding 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the Merlot dominated 2016 Chteau Valandraud is a brilliant example of this cuve 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 crme 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