Valandraud other_regions This well-balanced effort should amply

This well-balanced effort should amply reward mid to even longer-term cellaring though 12 to 15 years should see it at its best

(100% syrah

Rich and opulent for Petrus (maybe the most opulent that Jean-Claude Berrouet ever made) and yet it retains a sense of symmetry and freshness on the finish that I think is unique to this Pomerol

acidity and structure are all beautifully integrated and refined

smooth-flowing and gently wooded on the palate

Valandraud other_regions This well-balanced effort should amplyThe 2010 Valandraud has a well defined bouquet, the fruit slightly darker than its peers, quite mineral driven and precise. This feels very lively and energetic. The palate is medium bodied with supple tannins, plenty of black fruit laced with tar and black pepper. This is a superb Right Bank with class and pedigree. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10 Year On Bordeaux horizontal. Neal Martin