VALANDRAUD, LA MONDOTTE, BEAU-SÉJOUR BÉCOT
SAINT-ÉMILION
BORDEAUX, FRANCE
This trio of exceptional bottlings – from legendary, near-perfect vintages in 2009, 2016, and 2019 – showcases exactly why St.-Émilion continues to captivate collectors.
Now, add to that the fact that they were aged at the winery and will be shipped to you direct from the cellar, along with the fact that these are the absolute best prices you’re going to find anywhere in the U.S. right now, and, well – we think you’ll agree with us in saying that this is an offer that’s simply too good to refuse.
And that’s before we’ve even gotten to the greatness of the wines themselves.
First up: the extraordinary 2009 Château Valandraud, which The Wine Advocate awarded 97 points — a "pedal-to-the-metal, fruit-n-spice blockbuster,” it wrote, going on to praise its "full-on sexy texture,” its "beautifully plush, rounded tannins” and its long, perfumed finish.
In short, exactly what you hope for in a perfectly matured Bordeaux.
The 2016 Château La Mondotte makes an equally compelling case for greatness. Jeb Dunnuck's 98-point review calls it a "legendary Saint-Emilion in the making.”
Sourced from a tiny vineyard of clay and limestone, this Merlot-predominant blend impressed us, time and again, with its magnificent concentration, and had us coming back for a second and a third glass, thanks to a sly mineral character that reveals itself more and more as the wine opens to the air.
Completing our trilogy: the 2019 Château Beau-Séjour Bécot. Decanter’s 96-point review set our mouths to watering when we first read it: “elegant and succulent … explod[ing] in juicy fruit … You can feel the slate scrape of the limestone terroir, alongside well expressed aromatics with touches of peony flowers.”
In our tastings, we talked again and again about the way it captured a special quality of Saint-Émilion – that tender dance of size and suppleness, of depth and nuance, and how it was all the little grace notes in the expression that, in the end, lodged most deeply in the memory.
All three are drinking beautifully now, offering a rare opportunity to experience this redoubt of Right Bank brilliance.
Whether you're looking to expand your cellar or seeking the perfect bottle for an upcoming celebration, these wines deliver a wonderful two-fer in being both perfect expressions of their vintage and of their appellation.
As ever, we only buy and source directly from the estates, so you can be assured of pristine provenance with every purchase. Act now to secure these gorgeous wines today!
*Offer NOT valid in-store. This offer is made pre-arrival, with wines estimated to be delivered to your preferred store in Winter 2024 (Dec. 20, 2024-March 21, 2025). With the supply chain issues that we are seeing globally, there may be some unforeseen delays which could affect the ETA. All sale prices are the lowest available at Total Wine & More and ONLY valid through Concierge Sales. No further discounts or coupons may be applied. Offer not valid in KS, LA, MI, MO, NE, NY, OK, TN & WI. This offer is for ONE WEEK, or until sold out, and will expire on Sunday, January 5th, 2025.