2017 Valandraud Rouge

Intense, ripe dark plums and berries with graphite and stones, as well as fresh, cedary oak. This wine has a powerful yet very seamless and intense fruit presence with a very concentrated array of ripe dark plums and rich, assertive fruit that builds gently on the finish. Impressive balance here. A blend of 90% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Grape variety: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carménère, Malbec, Merlot

Wine Advocate (Robert Parker): 93-95/100
James Suckling: 94-95/100
Fallstaff: 92/100

Alcohol content: 13% vol.
Allergen information: Contains sulphites

Bottler, importer: Château de Valandraud
33330 Saint-Emilion
France