85-87 Parker points Excellent label 750 ml Only 4,000 bottles have been released!!! Chateau bottled Château Valandraud, Premier Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Emilion, is produced by the famous wine enthusiast Jean Luc Thunevin. Renowned for the excellence of its great wines, the property took a risk in 2000, when it decided to cover part of its vines to protect them from heavy water. At the time, it was threatened with removal from the appellation. Jean Luc Thunevin preferred to protect his vines, downgrade his wine and produce one of the best 2000s in Saint-Emilion, giving this cuvée its name: "l'Interdit de Valandraud".