Virginie de Valandraud 2019 AOC SAINT-EMILION world’s greatest wines

Virginie de Valandraud 2019 AOC SAINT-EMILION world’s greatest winesThe property : Premier Grand Cru Class of Saint milion, Chteau Valandraud is one of the most beautiful properties of the appellation. The Virginie de Valandraud vintage is made from a selection of the estate's youngest vines and offers remarkable value for money. The vineyard : The vineyard of Chteau Valandraud has 12 hectares of vines in production, located on clay limestone and siliceous gravel soils. The vines are 30 years old on average. The

Located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation and dating back to 1365

Blend :Cabernet Sauvignon (50%)

The property :In the heart of the Pauillac appellation

The nose entices with its fruity and floral fragrances

alongside Cabernet Sauvignon in equal proportions (47%) and Petit Verdot (6%)

guaranteeing mild temperatures and providing a barrier against frost

Merlot (75%)

The wine has a beautiful deep color with purple reflections

After a dry July with high temperatures that led to water stress

fresh licorice and blond tobacco which complete this complex aromatic palette

perfectly illustrates the balance and elegance of Lafite in this atypical vintage

Owned by the Bouygues brothers Martin and Olivier since 2006