Virginie de Valandraud 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for Virginie de Valandraud white 2023

Tasting

Supported by a beautiful tension, this 2023 vintage opens with a lively attack of lime and grapefruit zest aromas. Ample, the palate stretches harmoniously to a finish with delicate notes of acacia.

A fresh and precise dry white Bordeaux wine

The property

First Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion, the Château Valandraud shines among the most beautiful properties of the appellation. Demonstrating a remarkable quality-price ratio, the Virginie de Valandraud cuvée is made from a selection of younger vines from the estate.

The vineyard

Virginie de Valandraud is a dry white Bordeaux wine made from vines planted on clay-limestone and siliceous-gravelly soils. The vines are on average 20 years old. The harvested area for the production of this wine is 2.5 hectares.

Vinification and ageing

Manual harvest in 2 tries. The harvest is stored in a cold room before a 5-hour pressing. Fermentation in barrels. The ageing lasts 9 months in barrels (70% new) and 30% in concrete vats.

Blend

Sauvignon Blanc (70%)
Sémillon (30%).