Chateau Valandraud, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2016 Valdeorras Clean and bright

Clean and bright

is a mild collection of snowmelt

ripe berries and round

the aroma shifted woodsier and grainier

Chateau Valandraud, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2016 Valdeorras Clean and brightIncluding 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the Merlot dominated 2016 Chteau Valandraud is a brilliant example of this cuve that should match or exceed the incredible 2015 at maturity. Brought up all in new oak, its deep purple color is followed by a powerful bouquet of crme de cassis, graphite, smoked earth, and hints of earth. Possessing full bodied richness, thrilling purity of fruit, ripe tannins, and just about perfect balance, it's