Château Valandraud 2018
£216.26 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Deep purple-black in color, the 2018 Valandraud is still sporting a fair bit of oak on the nose, with the cedary notions giving way to a profound core of Black Forest cake, stewed plums and boysenberry preserves, plus suggestions of espresso, clove oil, unsmoked cigars and charcuterie with a waft of Chinese five spice. The full-bodied palate is jam-packed with rich black fruit preserves, framed by sturdy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and tinged with exotic spices. It will need a good 5-6 years for everything to marry and for the nuances to be fully expressed, then enjoy it over the next 25+ years.
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
Estimated transit time: 4-5 working days.
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7-12 | £15.15 | £7.58 (-£7.58) |
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