2003 Virginie de Valandraud, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

Colour: Red

Vintage: 2003

Region: Bordeaux

% Alcohol: 14.99

89-91 ST

16 JR

2003 Virginie de Valandraud, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

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Tasting Notes and Scores

89-91 ST

(70% merlot and 30% cabernet franc) Dark red. Explosive aromas of black raspberry, blackberry, coffee, iron and smoke, with lovely lift. Sweet and silky, with nicely integrated acidity for 2003. Iron and spice notes from the soil. Finishes with dusty, firm tannins and very good length. A terrific showing.

Stephen Tanzer

Vinous

2005-05-01

16 JR

This wine, from a specific plot of land, is quite hot on the nose. Round, black sherry palate but rather a green edge. Very chewy, jagged and harsh as though there are some underripe tannins in there. (JR)

Jancis Robinson

2005-04-07