Made from 50% Grenache

The aromas are the best feature

bold and muscular effort that is both mineral-driven and powerful while delivering first-rate depth and length on the balanced and youthfully austere finale

There is a lovely mouth feel to the attractively intense and well-concentrated flavors that coat the palate with dry extract before culminating in a refined

40% Mourvèdre and 10% Syrah that spent 16 months in equal parts concrete tanks and smaller barrels

Valandraud Blanc other_regions_italy Made from 50% GrenacheThe 2012 Valandraud Blanc is Murielle Andraud's more textured white. Made from the estate's best fruit and vinified in barrel, the Blanc is quite a bit richer than the Virginie de Valandraud. Here the textures are rich, sensual and inviting, with an extra kick of gravitas that propels the powerful, resonant finish. Even with all of its intensity, the Blanc retains gorgeous freshness. Antonio Galloni