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Château Valandraud
  • 6 bouteilles du Château Valandraud 2021 Rouge = 1 bouteille de Blanc OFFERTE
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    6 bouteilles du Château Valandraud 2021 Rouge = 1 bouteille de Blanc OFFERTE

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  • Château Valandraud Blanc 2020
    94 B&D
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    Château Valandraud Blanc 2020

    Bordeaux • Bordeaux • White

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  • Château Valandraud Blanc 2021
    96 B&D

      Château Valandraud Blanc 2021

      Bordeaux • Bordeaux • White

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    • Château Valandraud Blanc 2022
      96 B&D

        Château Valandraud Blanc 2022

        Bordeaux • Bordeaux • White

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      • Château Valandraud 2022
        95 RVF

          Château Valandraud 2022

          Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion • 1er Grand Cru Classé B • Red

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        • Château Valandraud 2021
          96 B&D

            Château Valandraud 2021

            Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion • 1er Grand Cru Classé B • Red

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          • Château Valandraud Blanc 2019
            94 WS
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            Château Valandraud Blanc 2019

            Bordeaux • Bordeaux • White

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          • Château Valandraud 2016
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            Château Valandraud 2016

            Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion • 1er Grand Cru Classé B • Red

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          • Château Valandraud 2012
            94 WS
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            Château Valandraud 2012

            Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion • 1er Grand Cru Classé B • Red

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          • Château Valandraud 2020
            96 RVF

              Château Valandraud 2020

              Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion • 1er Grand Cru Classé B • Red

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            • Château Valandraud 2019
              95 WS
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              Château Valandraud 2019

              Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion • 1er Grand Cru Classé B • Red

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            • Virginie de Valandraud 2022
              93 B&D

                Virginie de Valandraud 2022

                Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion • Second Wine of Château Valandraud • Red

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              • Château Valandraud 2016
                18 RVF
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                Château Valandraud 2016

                Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion • 1er Grand Cru Classé B • Red

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              • Virginie de Valandraud 2021
                90 V

                  Virginie de Valandraud 2021

                  Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion • Second Wine of Château Valandraud • Red

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                History of the Estate Valandraud Castle

                the story of Valandraud Castle

                Valandraud Castle

                A DREAM COME TRUE

                The story ofValandraud Castlebegan in the 1990s with 0.6 hectares of vines.Jean-Luc Thunevinand his wifeMurielle AndraudThey bought a few plots of land with all their savings. They produced their first vintage in 1991 with whatever resources they had. Dubbed “garage wine” and sold for just over 10 euros, Château Valandraud takes its name from its birthplace, the Vallon de Fongaban, and from the surname of Murielle, Andraud. Little by little, this wine and its story won over the critics. In 1995, the ratings ofRobert Parkerexceed those of Ausone and Cheval Blanc. New plots are acquired in Saint-Etienne de Lisse to the east ofSaint-Emilionand in Saint-Sulpice de Faleyrens. This success drove up prices, which reached those of the appellation's top-tier wines. The year 2012 then marked the realization of the couple's dream: Château Valandraud achieved the rank ofPremier Cru Classé BToday, 10.88 hectares are cultivated and 55,000 bottles are produced each year. Murielle is in charge of technical management and is supported by the oenologists.Michel RollandAndJean-Philippe Fortwho handle the blending. Commercial responsibility is handled by Jean-Luc Thunevin. The Château Valandraud saga is a source of inspiration for many small producers in theBordeaux region.

                The vineyards of Château Valandraud

                THE ALLIANCE OF LOCAL TRADITIONS AND MODERN PRACTICES

                The vineyards ofValandraud CastleThe vines are on average 35 years old, with the oldest exceeding 50 years. The planting density is approximately 6,500 vines per hectare. The numerous plots are situated on a soil that is both clay-limestone and silty-gravelly. The grape varieties are also diverse, with a majority of Merlot (65%), followed by Cabernet Franc (25%), Cabernet Sauvignon (5%), Malbec (4%), and Carménère (1%).

                Thereculture is reasonedand combines therespect for local traditionswithmodern practicesThe vines are meticulously tended throughout the year using double Guyot pruning, cover cropping, and tilling. The harvest is carried out by hand over a few days by around fifty people to maintain a family atmosphere. To ensure the grapes are picked at their peak ripeness, regular checks are performed. Harvested in crates, the bunches are first sorted by hand during the harvest. They are then taken to the winery where they undergo a second sorting by density.

                The expertise of Château Valandraud

                THE FRUIT OF A SHARED PASSION

                If Château Valandraud so quickly won over the public, it is thanks to a combination ofqualityand to all the attention the couple gives it. Murielle Andraud's wine cellar isecologicaland very well equipped. Vinification takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel, wooden, and concrete tanks. Punching down is done manually. Maceration lasts approximately three weeks, after which the wine is transferred to 100% new oak barrels where malolactic fermentation occurs. Aging lasts 18 to 30 months under optimal conditions: the cellar is quiet and temperature-controlled. The bottling date is determined after tasting the batches.

                The quality of Château Valandraud rests on three pillars:audacity, loveand theknow-howIt's a team of about ten people who work with passion all year round to produce each vintage. For Murielle and Jean-Luc, expertise goes hand in hand with...respect for nature and the landThat is why they have been putting into practice for more than 10 years what is now called thebiocontrol.