Chateau de Valandraud, Saint Emillion Grand Cru 1997

Bottled without fining or filtration after being aged for 20 months in new barrels, this extraordinarily rich wine is an undeniable success. Magnificently concentrated, it has pronounced aromas of blackcurrants and young cherries, later developing mocha aromas. The predominance of the Merlot grape lends it its suave, seductive character in the mouth.