Valandraud 1er Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion, 2013

Valandraud 2013 is a striking Saint-Émilion wine from one of Bordeaux’s most talked-about modern estates, now elevated to Premier Grand Cru Classé status. Known for its polished style and meticulous craftsmanship, it reflects the ambition that helped put Valandraud on the map and redefine what a great Right Bank wine could be.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it typically shows a deep garnet color with youthful ruby highlights. The nose is layered and expressive, offering ripe dark berries, plum, black cherry, cedar, graphite, cocoa, and a touch of sweet spice, with subtle earthy undertones as it opens. On the palate, the wine is usually full-bodied and concentrated, yet guided by fine tannins and a supple, modern texture. Expect dark fruit, toasted oak, licorice, and mineral nuances wrapped in a long, precise finish. The 2013 vintage can already be approachable with proper aeration, but it should continue to gain complexity with time in bottle.

Production
Produced in Saint-Émilion on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, Valandraud benefits from limestone and clay soils that help bring freshness, structure, and aromatic lift to the wine. The estate is known for highly selective harvesting, with grapes picked by hand and sorted carefully to preserve only the best fruit. Vinification is typically carried out with great attention to detail, including parcel selection, controlled fermentations, and aging in French oak barrels to build texture and complexity while keeping the fruit at the center of the wine.

Food & Serving
This wine pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, beef fillet, duck breast, truffle dishes, and game birds. It also works well with aged hard cheeses and rich mushroom-based plates. Serve at around 16–18°C, and decant for 1–2 hours if opening young to allow the bouquet and structure to fully unfold.

Producer
Valandraud is one of Saint-Émilion’s most iconic modern estates, founded by Jean-Luc and Murielle Thunevin. What began as a garage-style, unconventional project grew into a benchmark for the appellation, earning recognition for quality, precision, and innovation. Its rise from outsider status to Premier Grand Cru Classé is one of Bordeaux’s most notable success stories.

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