2004 Valandraud, Saint-Emilion, Bordeaux, France

2007 July - Deep crimson and luminous hue. Opulent flavours of red ripe fruits and cherries - very Merlot like all things considered. Spicy touch, cedarwood. The taste is full bodied with seductive power and purity. Perfect balance focusing on a delicious fruit coated by beautiful tannins. The mouth is a bit massive and woody which is quite understandable at such a young age but I am confident that everything will integrate well in a few years. Concentrated, intense and long, perfectly balanced finish. This one needs time, though. 93/100

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