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Château Valandraud 2003

Name: Château Valandraud 2003
Brand: Winery Thunevin
Price: 215.57 CHF
Availability: InStock
Rating: 86 (1 reviews)

215.57₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland

Thunevin
Saint Émilion

Other vintages: 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2005

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Parker Points: 86

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215.57₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland

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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Tasted blind at the Valandraud vertical at the property, the 2003 Valandraud did nothing to dispel my doubts about the longevity of this wine. It is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc matured in new oak for 20 months, actually the shortest duration from 2000 to date. It has a light and rather ephemeral bouquet that just seems to drift away in the (non-existent) breeze. Despite coaxing, this offers little compared to the 2002 or 2004 either side. The palate is medium-bodied with a rather chewy, meaty opening. There is dry fruit here that lacks joie-de-vivre, some presence but not life, and it feels bitter on the finish. It is simply a case of the merciless heat of the growing season vanquishing longevity. As such, given how many Valandrauds from mediocre vintages are maturing so well, I would consume bottles in the near future. Tasted December 2016.

Features

Alcohol

15.0%

Grapes

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec

Serving

Between 14ºC and 16ºC

Winemaking

Malolactic fermentation and ageing for 18 to 30 months in new French oak barrels.

50% discount on orders over 392.35₣*
Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.

Bottles	Price	Over 392.35₣*
1-6	23.69₣	11.84₣ (-11.84₣)
7-12	29.33₣	14.66₣ (-14.66₣)
13-18	36.19₣	18.10₣ (-18.10₣)
19-24	45.51₣	22.76₣ (-22.76₣)
25-30	51.01₣	25.50₣ (-25.50₣)
31-36	56.89₣	28.45₣ (-28.45₣)
37-42	60.81₣	30.41₣ (-30.41₣)
43-48	62.78₣	31.39₣ (-31.39₣)
49-54	68.66₣	34.33₣ (-34.33₣)
55-60	74.55₣	37.27₣ (-37.27₣)
VAT not included