Château Valandraud 2003
£236.48 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
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
Type of wine
Pairings
Style
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Appellation
Alcohol
15.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Malolactic fermentation and ageing for 18 to 30 months in new French oak barrels.
Shipping to North Ireland
50% discount on orders over £346.40Estimated transit time: 4-5 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over £346.40 |
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| 1-6 | £11.17 | £5.59 (-£5.59) |
| 7-12 | £15.15 | £7.58 (-£7.58) |
| 13-18 | £21.22 | £10.61 (-£10.61) |
| 19-24 | £29.01 | £14.51 (-£14.51) |
| 25-30 | £33.69 | £16.84 (-£16.84) |
| 31-36 | £37.67 | £18.84 (-£18.84) |
| 37-42 | £45.46 | £22.73 (-£22.73) |
| 43-48 | £49.79 | £24.90 (-£24.90) |
| 49-54 | £56.25 | £28.12 (-£28.12) |
| 55-60 | £60.45 | £30.22 (-£30.22) |
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Appellation Map
Château Valandraud 2017 Magnum
£356.69
Others: 2019 75 cl., 2018 75 cl., 2016 75 cl., 2015 75 cl., 2011 75 cl., 2010 75 cl., 2009 75 cl., 2007 75 cl., 2005 75 cl., 2003 75 cl.
