94 Wine Spectator
Toasted style, with brioche, macadamia nut and wet straw notes leading the way, but backed by lemon curd, honeysuckle and quinine notes that add subtle rippling tension through the finish. Sauvignon Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2023. 500 cases made. — JM
93 James Suckling
Lots of papaya and mango with other tropical fruit on the nose, together with hints of cream. Full-bodied with a soft, round texture that is really attractive. Lots of sherbet character now. Delicious finish. A big, juicy white, yet tangy and fresh at the end. Drink now.
91 Robert Parker
A rich, textural wine evocative of confit citrus, yellow orchard fruit and buttery pastry, the 2019 Valandraud Blanc is medium to full-bodied, layered and enveloping, with a sweet core of fruit and lively acids despite its rather fat, gourmand profile.
Toasted style, with brioche, macadamia nut and wet straw notes leading the way, but backed by lemon curd, honeysuckle and quinine notes that add subtle rippling tension through the finish. Sauvignon Gris, Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2023. 500 cases made. — JM