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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2025 Valandraud Blanc is a rare Sauvignon Gris-driven white. Lemon peel, sage, tomato leaf, crushed rocks and slate are all dialed up. The Blanc offers a compelling mix of textural richness and varietal character. Stylistically, it has more tension and energy than the Virginie Blanc. 04/2026

93-95

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2025 Valandraud Blanc was picked between September 4 and 9, with a little more Sauvignon Gris and Semillon this year, and also more aged in terracotta amphorae (30%). This has a complex nose that is engaging, scents of white flowers, yellow plum, almond and light mango. The palate is well balanced, with a keen line of acidity, lightly spiced with a dab of stem ginger, quite linear towards the finish and a twist of lemon rind on the aftertaste, intermixed with lemon thyme. Very fine. 05/2026

97-99

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

A thrilling, world-class white, the 2025 Valandraud Blanc has a vivid gold hue with subtle green highlights as well as an absolutely stunning nose of ripe pear, lime pith, exotic melon, mint, and crushed stone. The grand vin here sees 30% amphora aging (only for the gris) with the rest raised in new oak in a mix of vessels. It's beautifully textured and medium to full-bodied on the palate, with a layered, concentrated mouthfeel, bright acidity, and a great finish. It's as good as anything in the vintage. 05/2026

95

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur jaune pâle. Nez intense et très fruité. Délicat en entrée de bouche, très, très aromatique au milieu, le vin évolue fondant et noble vers une longue finale délicieuse. Assemblage : 45 % Sauvignon gris, 38 % Sauvignon blanc, 17 % Sémillon. Degré d'alcool : 15° - pH : 3,12. Elevage : 70 % en barriques neuves et 30 % en amphores. Production : 4 000 bouteilles. 04/2026

94-95

James Suckling

James Suckling

Sliced apple, crushed stone and mineral aromas and flavors. Gorgeous texture that caresses the palate while the acidity gives it drive and energy. Crunchy and delicious. A blend of sauvignon gris, sauvignon blanc and semilion. Aged in 70% new barrels and 30% Tava amphorae. 04/2026