Chateau Valandraud Saint-Emilion Grand Cru (2005)

Chateau Valandraud 2005 is a library kosher cuvee from Jean-Luc Thunevin's iconic Saint-Emilion garagiste estate - a Merlot-driven Right Bank Bordeaux from a legendary vintage. Mood: Cellared Bordeaux, twenty years of patience. Sommelier Note "The 2005 is a 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc blend aged 22 months in new oak - a benchmark vintage from one of Saint-Emilion's most coveted addresses." Tasting Notes A precise, fine-grained bouquet of blackberry, raspberry, and crisp strawberry, with subtle marine minerality. The palate is composed and refined, with an almost Burgundian silkiness and a powerful, intense finish - cohesive and built to keep evolving. Food Pairing Dry-aged ribeye, slow-braised short rib, roast lamb, duck confit, and aged hard cheeses. A wine for the head of the table at a milestone seuda. Details Producer Chateau Valandraud (Thunevin) Country France Region Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux Varietal Merlot, Cabernet Franc Style Dry Red, Full-Bodied Vintage 2005 Bottle Size 750ml Hashgacha OU Mevushal No