COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Sauvignon Gris
PRODUCER
Thunevin
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Virginie de Valandraud Blanc is the second wine from Thunevin, a producer synonymous with the 'garage wine' movement pioneered by Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud. The wine is named in honor of their daughter, Virginie. It represents a distinctive white wine offering from the Bordeaux region, specifically linked to the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru area through its parent estate, Château Valandraud. This wine stands as a testament to the producer's innovative spirit and the potential of Bordeaux's white grape varietals.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€37
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-13°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Second wine of the iconic Château Valandraud.
Fact 02
Named after the winemaker's daughter, Virginie.
Fact 03
Carries the spirit of Bordeaux's 'garage wine' movement.
Fact 04
A white wine from a region historically famed for reds.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Virginie de Valandraud Blanc involves meticulous fruit selection through manual harvesting and multiple passes. Grapes are chilled in a cold room before undergoing a long pressing of approximately 5 hours. Fermentation can take place in barrels or stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine typically ages for 9 months in a combination of barrels (often with limited new oak influence) and/or concrete tanks. This approach aims to preserve the purity and intensity of the fruit while developing complexity.
