{"product_id":"chateau-valandraud-saint-emilion-premier-grand-cru-classe-2020-750ml","title":"Chateau Valandraud Saint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classé 2020 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eOne of the Wines of the 2020 Vintage — Saint-Émilion at Its Most Magnificent\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Valandraud is the legendary “garagiste” estate of Jean-Luc Thunevin, one of Saint-Émilion’s most celebrated and iconoclastic producers. Elevated to Premier Grand Cru Classé status, Valandraud is produced from the cooler, eastern side of Saint-Émilion and is renowned for its extraordinary concentration, perfume, and longevity. The \u003cstrong\u003e2020\u003c\/strong\u003e — a blend of 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 24 months in 100% new oak — has been called one of the wines of the vintage, earning back-to-back 99-point scores from Jeb Dunnuck and James Suckling and 98 points from Vinous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eExpert Reviews - Vintage 2020\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck — 99 pts:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"One of the wines of the vintage. Incredible perfume of crème de cassis, ripe black cherries, violets, new leather, and an almost Hermitage-like burning embers character. Full-bodied richness, ripe seamless tannins, remarkable purity of fruit, and a finish that won’t quit. Give bottles 5–7 years in the cellar. Drink 2028–2053.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling — 99 pts:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Very opulent and expressive aromas of black fruit and pine needles. So floral. Full-bodied with plush, velvety tannins and lots of fruit and texture. It goes on for minutes. Rich at the finish, but remains fresh and vivid. Superb. One of the great Valandrauds. Drink after 2027.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinous — 98 pts:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"A stunner. Rich, deep and explosive with dazzling intensity from start to finish. Silky tannins wrap around a core of plush dark red\/black fruit, licorice, spice, mocha and new leather. Bright and wonderfully focused with sweet floral and blood orange accents on the explosive finish. Magnificent. Drink 2028–2060.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 96 pts (Jane Anson):\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Broad-shouldered with ample depth — brambled fruits, liquorice, cigar box spice and a gorgeously saline finish. Chalky, grippy tannins with white flowers on the aromatics. 100% new oak for 24 months. Drink 2029–2046.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter — 93 pts (Georgina Hindle):\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Juicy and alive with blackcurrant, black cherry and herbal-tinged blueberries. Layers of acidity, mint, freshness and toast. Full and complex with salty minerality and unmistakable signature. Drink 2027–2046.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator — 93 pts:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Black currant and fig preserves, warmed black tea, melted black licorice and a hint of alder smoke, framed by a loam- and espresso crema-accented finish. Best from 2027 through 2040.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Advocate — 92 pts:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Aromas of jammy black fruits mingled with toasted coconut, spices and new oak. Full-bodied, rich and chewy with generously extracted tannins. Drink 2025–2043.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJancis Robinson — 17++ pts:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Deep crimson. Dark and oaky — lots of 70% dark chocolate. Big, dense tannins with enough fresh fruit to fill it out for the long term. Drink 2030–2045.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWinemaker Notes\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshness and opulence, fruit and structure. A perfect balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé AOC, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Château Valandraud \/ Jean-Luc Thunevin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 months, 100% new oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYield:\u003c\/strong\u003e 49 hl\/ha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wine of this stature deserves the finest table — exceptional with roasted lamb, beef tenderloin en croute, duck confit, aged Comté, and black truffle dishes. Also magnificent on its own as a meditation wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46968873976091,"sku":"15643706868","price":179.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/z10xb3wrww7lkmlgg04n.jpg?v=1767415161","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/chateau-valandraud-saint-emilion-premier-grand-cru-classe-2020-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}