Château de Valandraud, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru – 1995 A mature and highly regarded Right Bank Bordeaux from one of Saint-Émilion’s most famous estates. 95 points (Robert Parker, Wine Advocate) Produced by Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud, Château de Valandraud was one of the original and most influential “garagiste” wines of Bordeaux, renowned in the 1990s for its small production, modern style, and critical acclaim. The estate was later promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé (B), enhancing the prestige of earlier vintages such as this 1995. The 1995 vintage is considered a strong, structured year in Bordeaux, now fully mature. At over 30 years of age, this wine is expected to display classic tertiary characteristics including leather, tobacco, cedar, dried dark fruits, cocoa, and forest floor, with resolved tannins and a rounded texture. Details: • Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (AOC) • Vintage: 1995 • Producer: Château de Valandraud • Bottled at the château • Bottle size: 750 ml