Château Valandraud 2003
HK$ 2,351.14
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Tasted blind at the Valandraud vertical at the property, the 2003 Valandraud did nothing to dispel my doubts about the longevity of this wine. It is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc matured in new oak for 20 months, actually the shortest duration from 2000 to date. It has a light and rather ephemeral bouquet that just seems to drift away in the (non-existent) breeze. Despite coaxing, this offers little compared to the 2002 or 2004 either side. The palate is medium-bodied with a rather chewy, meaty opening. There is dry fruit here that lacks joie-de-vivre, some presence but not life, and it feels bitter on the finish. It is simply a case of the merciless heat of the growing season vanquishing longevity. As such, given how many Valandrauds from mediocre vintages are maturing so well, I would consume bottles in the near future. Tasted December 2016.
Features
Type of wine
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Style
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Appellation
Alcohol
15.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 14ºC and 16ºC
Winemaking
Malolactic fermentation and ageing for 18 to 30 months in new French oak barrels.
Shipping to Hong Kong
Estimated transit time: 3 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Complete box |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 6 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 7-11 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 12 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 13-17 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 18 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 19-23 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 24 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 25-29 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 30 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 31-35 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 36 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 37-41 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 42 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 43-47 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 48 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 49-53 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 54 bottles, Free shipping! |
| 55-59 bottles | HK$ 128.14 | 60 bottles, Free shipping! |
Appellation Map
Virginie de Valandraud 2020
HK$ 509.32
Other vintages: 2019, 2018, 2017
Other sizes: Magnum
Château Valandraud 2017 Magnum
HK$ 3,588.74
Others: 2019 75 cl., 2018 75 cl., 2016 75 cl., 2015 75 cl., 2011 75 cl., 2010 75 cl., 2009 75 cl., 2007 75 cl., 2005 75 cl., 2003 75 cl.
