Chateau Valandraud 2016 — Saint-Émilion Grand Cru - 2016
WINE | RED WINE | BORDEAUX | SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRUBottle of : 75cl
Merlot 70%, Cabernet-Franc, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Malbec, Carmenère
A defining voice of Bordeaux's garage wine movement
- Elevated to Premier Grand Cru Classé B status in 2012, Chateau Valandraud represents the quality and ambition that characterises the finest small-production Bordeaux estates. This vintage demonstrates the rigorous selection and meticulous winemaking that define the house.
- The wine displays a robust tannic structure with considerable concentration, the hallmark of serious Saint-Émilion terroir. These elements provide the foundation for a wine of substance and depth, built to reward patient cellaring.
- This vintage possesses the balance and complexity necessary for extended ageing. The interplay between fruit, structure and oak integration suggests a wine that will develop further complexity over the coming years, revealing additional nuance with time.
Pairings
Soft cheese, dessert, vegetables, cold cuts, white meat, red meat, grill and barbecue, game, hard cheese
Taste
Generous, soft
Unit Price
£169.87
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Product features : Chateau Valandraud 2016 — Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
In the mouth
Rich and profound, with layers of complexity. The palate shows good concentration and a refined tannic grip. The wine displays balance between fruit expression and structural elements, with a persistent finish that speaks to the quality of the vintage.
On the nose
Ripe dark fruits meld with spice and liquorice notes. The oak élevage contributes subtle toasted and vanilla nuances, well-integrated rather than dominant, adding textural interest without overwhelming the fruit.
On the eye
Garnet, with good depth of colour
Breeding
In barrels (predominantly new) for approximately 20 months
A wine of considerable merit with roasted game birds—roasted quail with seasonal vegetables would be an exemplary pairing. The wine's structure and depth complement the richness of the meat whilst the acidity cuts through the accompanying preparations, creating a harmonious table experience.
Nicolas françois, propriétaire passionné des halles de quercamps
CHATEAU VALANDRAUD
Situated in Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse in the Gironde, Château Valandraud is a Premier Grand Cru Classé B of the Saint-Émilion appellation, farmed across 10 hectares of clay-limestone soils by Thunevin SAS. Founded in 1989 by Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud, this château wrote one of the most remarkable chapters in modern Bordeaux: starting from just 0.6 hectares vinified in a garage in 1991, it earned Premier Grand Cru Classé B status in the 2012 classification. At Halles Quercamps, we have selected this château for the rigour of its HVE-certified viticulture, the precision of its Merlot-led blends, and the extraordinary trajectory of a producer that genuinely redefined what Saint-Émilion could be. A Bordeaux reference we are proud to list.
SAINT-EMILION GRAND CRU
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Château Valandraud incarne l\'esprit novateur des « garage wines » bordelaises. Ce 2016 livre un profil riche et complexe, mariant fruits mûrs, épices et nuances toastées. Structure tannique solide et concentration en font un compagnon idéal pour les viandes rôties et les plats de caractère. Un vin de garde aux belles perspectives.