Chateau Valandraud 2003, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru hidden-sea though in the period to

though in the period to March the region had 204 hours of sunshine more than the average for the last thirty years

North facing/angled (most of CNDP vineyards are flat as a pancake) it's exposed most importantly to the Mistral

The François Raquillet Mercurey 1er Cru 'Les Veleys' Blanc 2020 is a beautiful expression of Chardonnay from the premier cru vineyard Les Veleys

placing a strong emphasis on the elegant

It starts with a hint of reduction that shakes off quickly with a few swirls

Chateau Valandraud 2003, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru hidden-sea though in the period toCrafted from a varietal composition of Merlot (80%) and Cabernet Franc (20%) by the hand of ngociant Jean Luc Thunevin and his wife Murielle, Chteau de Valandraud embodies the desire and drive to think and act differently: it gave rise to the 'garage wine' movement in the 1990s, a shift in concept that aligned well with great winesultra careful vineyard management and very small productions. It was born out of humility and the belief that much could