Virginie de Valandraud - Château de Valandraud - Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2015

Jeb DUNNUCK

93 / 100

par Jeb Dunnuck le 30/11/2017

Vinifera

3 / 5

le 31/05/2016

Robe soutenue. Nez sur les baies noires. Très joli jus, assez dense, d’une belle richesse de constitution. Le tanin est fin et juteux et la finale réglissée.

The Wine Cellar Insider

90-92 / 100

par Jeff Leve le 30/04/2016

Luscious, ripe fruits, supple textures and a blast of rich, juicy, sweet plums and oak get your attention and hold it there.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

par Neal Martin le 29/04/2016

The 2015 Virginie de Valandraud is matured in 100% new oak, according to Jean-Luc Thunevin. It has an intense, quite powerful bouquet with red cherries intermingling with blueberry and candied orange peel. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a "juicy" Virginie with plenty of puppy fat, but the oak feels nicely integrated and does not obscure its personality on the silky, sensual finish. Perhaps on reflection, I would have liked, say 80% new oak instead of 100%, but why let figures get in the way of this Saint Émilion that should be enjoyed over the next decade.

Decanter.com

91 / 100

par James Lawther MW le 28/04/2016

The quintessence of the parcels not classified for Valandraud. Seductive aroma and flavour. Creamy palate with lift and smooth, refined texture. Tannins ripe and extremely fine. Gently persistent. 2023-2030

Vinous

90-92 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 27/04/2016

The 2015 Virginie de Valandraud is laced with the essence of crushed rocks, smoke, graphite, crème de cassis and grilled herbs. Powerful, tense and vibrant, the Virginie is far from an easygoing second wine. Readers should expect to give the 2015 at least a few years in bottle, as it is quite intense.

Jancis Robinson

16,5 /

par Jancis Robinson le 26/04/2016

Bordeaux 2015 - St-Émilion and satellites | Articles | JancisRobinson.com Dark purplish crimson. Dried-fruit nose. Very sweet and opulent on palate entry. Slightly astringent on the palate - almost an amphora effect! Interesting. Definitely distinctive.  Drink 2022-2032 16.5+

timatkin.com

89 / 100

par Tim Atkin MW le 20/04/2016

Wine Enthusiast

93 / 100

le 15/04/2016

92–94. Barrel Sample. Concentrated, rich and ripe, this wine has dark spice tones and a fine structure that shows ample acidity and a dense fruit character. A blend from a selected Valandraud vineyard parcels, it is rich, juicy and opulent.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16 / 20

par Jean-Marc Quarin le 14/04/2016

Couleur intense et belle. Nez aromatique, au fruité mûr et plutôt fin. Bouche juteuse, fondante, grasse et longue. Ensemble très bien enrobé. Très agréable.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

par James Suckling le 05/04/2016

Wow. This is really excellent with blackberry, blueberry and asphalt aromas and flavors. Full and powerful. Yet racy and pretty. Tiny production.

Wine Spectator

89-92 / 100

par James Molesworth le 03/04/2016

Very juicy and engaging, with plum and raspberry notes laced with sweet toast and backed by a red licorice edge. Fleshy structure carries the finish.—J.M.

La Revue du Vin de France

16-17 / 20

Magnifique échantillon au fruit d'une grande profondeur. Les tonalités florales apparaissent dans le fondu épicé d'un très bel élevage. La chair est caressante, d'une densité moelleuse qui conserve tenue et fraîcheur de bout en bout.