. The 2015 Virginie de Valandraud blanc is the second label of Valandraud blanc. Yes, even for the blanc, a second label. Sémillon and both sauvignon grown in Saint Émilion, so the wine is a White Bordeaux aoc. Pale color, the nose is not very powerful or developped at all, mainly on vanilla and something like bitter wax. In mouth, something not my style at all, with low acidity, 14.5 % alcohol, some flavors of bitter lemon skin, wax, vanilla and kind of onion peel infusion. It is a very big deception, especially at that price. There is some green melon flavors too, but it doesn't make it for me. Tn: 85. I hesitate between that wine that I never had, or the 2014 Chateau Carbonnieux blanc... i should have picked the Pessac. But the Virginie was slightly better with the seafood fettucini (scallops, mussels and shrimps).
A leftover of 2019 Molarella blanc, from Calabria Italy, is better for a lower price. Made from Pecorello grapes, it is simple but plays it game nicely, with aromas of mandarines, orange melon and almonds. In mouth, simple but with a good core of fruit, fat but the 12.5 % alcohol keeps it very drinkable, with cool flower pollen, light citrus and orange tree flowers. Very dry and short but enjoyable. Tn: 87.
For the next Zoom, i'll try to get something more interesting, and i will take less risks.
Nic
