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96 Tb points
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The Story
To say Château Valandraud has an unusual history is a massive understatement. This unique estate was built completely from scratch, fueled by the sheer passion and grit of its self-taught founder, Jean-Luc Thunevin—a former banker and Saint-Émilion wine merchant—and his wife, Murielle Andraud.
Determined to make wine strictly on their own terms, the couple started small, buying a tiny 0.6-hectare plot in Saint-Émilion’s Fongaban valley. Th...
Wine Information
Despite capricious weather conditions, the 2024 vintage of Château Valandraud stands out for its remarkable quality, the fruit of the resilience and expertise of our viticultural teams. A mild and exceptionally rainy winter, followed by a wet spring, led to intense mildew pressure from April onwards. In response, rigorous interventions were carried out, including de-budding, early leaf-thinning and maintaining grass cover.
The summer, marke...
Vuosikerta 2024
The 2024 Bordeaux vintage!
Winegrowers in Bordeaux had a particularly difficult time in the 2024 growing season. The region experienced a series of climatic adversities, including heatwaves, dry spells, heavy rainfall and hailstorms. As in previous years, these conditions put the resilience of both the vines and the winegrowers to the test. As a result of the difficult conditions, both economically and climatically, the French Ministry of A...
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Viinin keskihinta
| Year | Price | Change |
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| 2026 | 126€ | - |
| 2026 |
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| 126€ - |
