93/100 vinous
"I have long believed the level of a producer can only be truly understood by looking at the small vintages, and this next set of wines is truly surprising. To be sure, none o...
"This wine possesses the finesse, subtlety and charm of the greatest very good vintages as well as good overall balance, but it does not have the density or the depth. It is very pleasant to drink...
"This was a cool, wet year saved by dry weather in July and August that concentrated the grapes, which ended up being sweet and aromatic. 1993 is a fine success at Cheval Blanc despite the challeng...
93/100 PP
"Valandraud is one of the most interesting stories in Bordeaux. The wine is made from an unheralded terroir owned by the young, obsessive/compulsive, exuberantly passionate Monsieur...