2021 Virginie de Valandraud - Zweitwein Chateau Valandraud

Decanter.com – 91 pts – GH: *Aromatic and expressive nose. Zesty and lively on the palate, a combination of lemon, lime and grapefruit touches with such gentle acidity but balanced by a creamy rich texture that you get a lovely weight in the mouth with gently driving flavours. Appealing with plenty of depth. A surefire easy white to enjoy with good acidity, juiciness and freshness. Nicely balanced with harmony - I like this a lot.* - 04/2022

Vinous.com – (90-92) pts – AG: *The 2021 Virginie de Valandraud Blanc is a bundle of energy. Citrus peel, orchard fruit and white flowers race across the palate. Although nervy and very bright, the Virginie Blanc has a good bit of mid-palate texture and plenty of layers that open over time.* - 04/2022

Vinous.com – (90-92) pts – NM: *The 2021 Virginie de Valandraud Blanc is mainly Sauvignon Blanc this year because the Sauvignon was touched by frost. It has quite a taut, linear bouquet with fine /mineralité/, bashful at first and requiring time to open. The palate is well-balanced with fine acidity, and quite spicy – you can feel the tongue tingling on the aftertaste. Good potential.* - 04/2022

Thewinecellarinsider.com – 92 pts – JL: *Flowers, yellow citrus, lemon grass, white peach, spice and grapefruit pop on the nose. On the palate, the wine is even better with all of its juicy, sweet freshness, racy lemons and fresh pomelo with just a touch of spice in the finish Drink from 2023-2032.* - 05/2022