Chateau Valandraud, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2018 Stella Its straw yellow color with

Its straw yellow color with greenish reflections emphasizes the quality of the grapes as well as the delicate techniques used during all the working phases

it will reward at least a year or two on cork with greater range and plenitude

Coming from this vastly improved estate

It lifts the dark plum and berry fruits and give shape to the spicy

the 2016 Croix Cardinale gives up bold notes of baked black cherries

Chateau Valandraud, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2018 Stella Its straw yellow color withThis is really rich and intense with beautiful blackberry, violet and blueberry aromas that follow through to a full bodied palate with extremely polished tannins that caress your palate. Love the texture and purity to the wine. Fantastic. 98 Pts James Suckling