Virginie de Valandraud 2025 EP | Saint Emilion
90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Neal Martin
The 2025 Virginie de Valandraud, which henceforth comes entirely from the limestone plateau, was picked from September 9 to September 23 and matured in 90% new barrels. It has a well-defined bouquet with blueberry, iodine and violet scents on the nose. There is a touch more minéralité than usual. The palate is fresh and has a pleasing underlying citrus edginess under the black fruit. Gentle grip, nicely controlled towards the silky finish. Classy.
Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 92-94, Jeb Dunnuck 94-96, Vinous (Neal Martin) 92-94, Yves Beck 93-94, Jean Marc Quarin 93, Vinous (92-94), Alexandre Ma 92-93, Jane Anson 93, Vinum 92-94, Decanter 95, James Suckling 93-94
Drink: 2031-2050