The French site Bootle France published its 2009 tasting notes (in French), including :
"Valandraud, Saint-Emilion : nose of very ripe black fruit with hints of mint, minerals, mocha. Smooth attack with melting, fine and crispy tannins. Unctuous palate with a superb mineral dimension. Elegant finish, round, smooth, complex, dense and concentrated. Superb. Note : 96-99+"
"Valandraud, Saint-Emilion : nose of very ripe black fruit with hints of mint, minerals, mocha. Smooth attack with melting, fine and crispy tannins. Unctuous palate with a superb mineral dimension. Elegant finish, round, smooth, complex, dense and concentrated. Superb. Note : 96-99+"
"Haut-Carles, Fronsac : nose of cherries, floral with hints of eucalyptus. Lively and sharp attack with smooth and melted tannins. The wine is round, harmonious, with a touch of iodine and fruits a touch candied. Well structured with an expressive and delicious finish; beautiful substance and great potential. Note : 91-94"
The special issue of RVF just came out and is dedicated to the 2009 vintage which lists it in "Exceptional success" : Lafont Fourcat (Bordeaux), Bad Boy (Bordeaux), Haut Carles (Fronsac), Haut Mazeris (Canon Fronsac).
In the "Great success" category, are cited : Virginie de Valandraud (Saint Emilion Grand Cru), Clos Badon Thunevin (Saint Emilion Grand Cru), Clos du Beau Père (Pomerol), or Blanc de Valandraud N°1 Cuvée "Murielle" (Bordeaux blanc)
In other words, good reading for the weekend!
The special issue of RVF just came out and is dedicated to the 2009 vintage which lists it in "Exceptional success" : Lafont Fourcat (Bordeaux), Bad Boy (Bordeaux), Haut Carles (Fronsac), Haut Mazeris (Canon Fronsac).
In the "Great success" category, are cited : Virginie de Valandraud (Saint Emilion Grand Cru), Clos Badon Thunevin (Saint Emilion Grand Cru), Clos du Beau Père (Pomerol), or Blanc de Valandraud N°1 Cuvée "Murielle" (Bordeaux blanc)
In other words, good reading for the weekend!
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