Chateau Valandraud, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2016 Valdeorras the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is

the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is unquestionably in the same league as the 2018

the wine shows all the characteristic traits of its youth

Clean and bright

and in 2023

creme de cassis

Chateau Valandraud, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2016 Valdeorras the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon isIncluding 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, the Merlot dominated 2016 Chteau Valandraud is a brilliant example of this cuve that should match or exceed the incredible 2015 at maturity. Brought up all in new oak, its deep purple color is followed by a powerful bouquet of crme de cassis, graphite, smoked earth, and hints of earth. Possessing full bodied richness, thrilling purity of fruit, ripe tannins, and just about perfect balance, it's