Château Valandraud Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2021

Château Valandraud Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2021 is a Bordeaux red wine from the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOP appellation. A leading estate in Saint-Émilion's quality-focused revival since the 1990s, it offers a well-structured cuvée with red fruit aromas and spicy notes. It has an alcohol content of 14% and comes in a 75cl bottle.

Who produces Château Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2021?

Château Valandraud is one of the estates that pioneered the "garage wine" movement in Saint-Émilion, which emerged in the early 1990s and is based on rigorous plot selection and small production volumes. This approach helped raise the quality standards of the appellation and establish the estate as one of the most sought-after names on Bordeaux's right bank.

Where is Château Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2021 produced?

The Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOP appellation covers the right bank of the Gironde, around the town of Saint-Émilion, on varied soils including limestone plateaus, clay-limestone slopes, and sandy areas near the Dordogne. The vineyards are mainly planted with Merlot, complemented by Cabernet Franc and, to a lesser extent, Cabernet Sauvignon—varieties that are well suited to the region's temperate maritime climate.

What is the tasting profile of Château Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2021?

Château Valandraud Saint Émilion Grand Cru 2021 stands out with red fruit aromas supported by a spicy touch and a balanced tannic structure typical of the right bank's Merlot-dominant blends.

At what temperature should Château Valandraud Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2021 be served?

This red wine is ideally served between 16 and 18°C, after decanting to open it up. Saint-Émilion Grand Crus generally have good aging potential, often between ten and fifteen years after bottling, allowing this 2021 vintage to develop favorably in the cellar over the years.