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JEB DUNNUCK: "I continue to just love the whites from this family. Their 2021 Virginie De Valandraud Blanc checks in as 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Semillon, and while 2021 is an impressive vintage for the whites, it was slightly more challenging for Semillon, as it's more fragile with regard to frost and mildew. Crushed lime, chalky mineral, and more reductive yet clean, pure notes define the bouquet of this wine, and it's straight, focused, and chiseled on the palate, with good mid-palate depth. I think it's beautiful and will put on weight over the course of its élevage and have a long life."
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JAMES SUCKLING: "Supple and fruity with a medium to full body and fresh acidity. Pretty pear and apple notes with some flint character. Nicely ripe and textured with a focused finish."
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THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "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."
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DECANTER: "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 and 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 and harmonious."
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THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2021 Virginie de Valandraud Blanc exhibits aromas of crisp orchard fruit, white flowers and pastry cream, followed by a medium-bodied, lively and nicely balanced palate. Since Sémillon suffered this year, Sauvignon Blanc, for once, predominates in the blend."
