Virginie de Valandraud - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2023

Virginie de Valandraud - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2023

Château Valandraud, a dream came true

Château Valandraud represents the culmination of the passion of wine enthusiasts Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud. Founded in 1991, Château Valandraud originated from a modest 0.6 ha vineyard, which was purchased with the couple's entire savings. This small plot, located in the Fongaban Valley near neighbors Pavie Macquin and La Clotte, inspired the estate's name—'Val' from valley and 'Andraud', Murielle's family name, a presence in the Saint Emilion registry since 1459.

Virginie de Valandraud, the second wine

Named in honor of Murielle Andraud and Jean Luc Thunevin’s daughter, Virginie, this cuvée was introduced in 1992 as the second wine of Château Valandraud. Starting with the 1997 vintage and coinciding with the expansion of the Thunevin vineyards within the Saint Emilion appellation, Virginie de Valandraud has been nurtured from its own distinct vineyards. It maintains its unique identity while being cultivated and vinified in the same meticulous manner as Valandraud, under the expertise of our consistent technical team in our cellars.

The 2023 vintage

Virginie de Valandraud remains a wine in its own, with its mosaic of plots contributing to the complexity of this cru. This year, young, vigorous vines of uniform maturity have joined the blend. The result is a wine that is even more balanced and delicious.