{"product_id":"chateau-valandraud-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2005-library-750ml","title":"Chateau Valandraud Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2005 Library Release (750ml)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kwd-card\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.kwd-card{font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#2b2b2b;max-width:720px}.kwd-card p{margin:0 0 12px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.55}.kwd-card .mood{font-style:italic;color:#666;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:18px}.kwd-card .som{background:#F7F4EE;border-left:3px solid #993C1D;padding:14px 18px;margin:16px 0}.kwd-card .som .eb{text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;font-size:11px;color:#993C1D;margin-bottom:6px}.kwd-card .som q{font-style:italic;font-size:15px;color:#333;quotes:none}.kwd-card h3{text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;font-size:13px;color:#993C1D;margin:20px 0 8px;border-bottom:1px solid #e2ded4;padding-bottom:4px}.kwd-card .notes,.kwd-card .pair{font-size:15px;line-height:1.6}.kwd-card table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin-top:8px;font-size:14px}.kwd-card td{padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee}.kwd-card td:first-child{font-weight:600;color:#555;width:40%}.kwd-card a{color:#993C1D;text-decoration:underline}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Valandraud 2005 is a library-release kosher cuvee from Jean-Luc Thunevin's iconic Saint-Emilion garagiste estate, a 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Franc blend from a benchmark Bordeaux vintage aged 22 months in new French oak. Twenty-plus years of cellar patience in every bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mood\"\u003eMood: cellared Bordeaux, refined age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"som\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eb\"\u003eSommelier\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cq\u003eA library-release kosher Valandraud. Almost never seen. This is the bottle you open once, and everyone at the table remembers where they were sitting.\u003c\/q\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"notes\"\u003eA precise, fine-grained bouquet of blackberry, raspberry, and crisp strawberry with subtle marine minerality. The palate is composed and refined, with an almost Burgundian silkiness carrying decades of tertiary aromatic evolution, cedar, truffle, and dried tobacco. The finish is powerful and intense, cohesive, and still evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pair\"\u003eA head-of-table wine for a milestone seudah. Ideal with dry-aged ribeye, slow-braised short rib, roast lamb, or seared duck confit. Also lovely with aged hard cheeses and a fine cigar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProducer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChateau Valandraud (Jean-Luc Thunevin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBordeaux, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVarietal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry Red Bordeaux, Library Release, 22 mo. New Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHashgacha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMevushal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKosher for Passover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chateau Valandraud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46187553030362,"sku":null,"price":527.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0076\/4392\/2502\/files\/chateau-valandraud-2005-750ml.jpg?v=1783128840","url":"https:\/\/kosherwinedirect.com\/products\/chateau-valandraud-saint-emilion-grand-cru-2005-library-750ml","provider":"Kosher Wine Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}