Château Valandraud 2022 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Premier Grand Cru Classé

The nose is aromatic, deep and complex, with a lovely fine grain, airy and elegant, melodious, powerful in accuracy and control. It expresses notes of violet, wild blackberry and small notes of spices: pepper, clove, saffron, flowers and hints of creamy blueberry, crushed redcurrants, bourbon vanilla, tobacco and a subtle almost mentholated hint. The palate is beautifully conducted, airy, delicate, juicy, bright, beautifully chiseled. It offers a tangy frame, notes of bright plum, bright blueberry and small notes of bright cherry, raspberry and toast, as well as beautiful notes of cocoa and tobacco. Beautifully melodious, airy, creamy and all in accuracy, sense of detail, a delight! Superb shine, juicy and airy.