{"product_id":"chateau-valandraud-premier-grand-cru-classe-b-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2021","title":"Château Valandraud Premier Grand Cru Classé B Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Valandraud was the original garage wine, launched by Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud in 1991 from a rented garage and a tiny parcel of vines with a determination that redefined what Saint-Émilion could aspire to. Today the estate is classified Premier Grand Cru Classé B, and the ambition that drove its founding has never wavered. The 2021 is a blend of 85% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon, and while multiple critics noted that 2021 was not naturally aligned with Valandraud’s pursuit of concentration and richness, the estate’s response was to produce a wine that defied the vintage’s modest character. James Suckling awarded 96, describing rich, old-vine character with the essence of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Jane Anson awarded 96, noting extraordinary richness and concentration with oak smokiness that will clearly integrate, and slate and crushed rock texture that gives grip and length. Vinous awarded 95, with Antonio Galloni describing it as sumptuous, dark, and enveloping, noting black cherry, plum, mocha, new leather, and spice gaining intensity in the glass. Jeb Dunnuck 95 and James Lawther 94. The price here is exceptional for a wine with this critical response. Very limited.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"First Bottle","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67558149783849,"sku":"1014790","price":114.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2706\/8457\/files\/ChateauValandraudPremierGrandCruClasseBSaint-EmilionGrandCru2021_1014790_FB_Rack.jpg?v=1794588415","url":"https:\/\/firstbottlewines.com\/products\/chateau-valandraud-premier-grand-cru-classe-b-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2021","provider":"First Bottle Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}