Virginie de Valandraud Blanc 2021

The culmination of arduous efforts by a couple passionate about fine wine, Murielle Andraud and Jean-Luc Thunevin, Château Valandraud started out with the purchase of a 0.6 hectare plot of vines in a small valley in Saint-Emilion, located between Pavie-Macquin and La Clotte.  Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud gradually acquired several other plots or estates and the chateau now has a total of 8.88 hectares in Saint-Etienne-de-Lisse in the Saint-Emilion appellation.  The combination of traditional winemaking, state of the art techniques, and innovation at every step of the way in each vintage takes place with just one goal in mind: to make the best possible wine.

After inspiring many budding winemakers and leading to the emergence of "garage wine" movement, Château Valandraud was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé status in the 2012 Saint-Emilion classification, just 21 years after its creation.

After their stunning success in producing red Bordeaux wine, the owners have added white Bordeaux wine to their production.

(Credit: Château Valandraud)

"The 2021 Virginie de Valandraud Blanc exhibits aromas of crisp orchard fruit, white flowers, and pastry cream, followed by a medium-bodied, lively and nicely balanced palate. Since Sémillon suffered this year, Sauvignon Blanc, for once, predominates in the blend." - William Kelley, The Wine Advocate (4/29/2022), Ratings: 89-91, Drink: 2022-2030