I always love this white, and the 2019 Château Valandraud Virginie De Valandraud Blanc is terrific, with notes of bright lemon, quince, and honeyed peach in a ripe, medium-bodied, concentrated, brilliantly focused and still racy package that's a joy to drink. It might be the finest vintage of this cuvée to date, and it's a hidden gem if you love high-quality Bordeaux Blanc.
94 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Apr 2022)
Aromas of lemon pith, dried pear, fennel and crushed stones. Some white lavender and praline, too. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity and a layered, focused and compact palate. Mineral and subtly spiced. Serious, yet very fresh. Drink now or hold.
93 points, James Suckling (Feb 2022)
The 2019 Virginie de Valandraud Blanc offers a terrific interplay of texture and vibrancy. Lime, mint, pineapple and white flowers lend striking aromatic presence. The 2019 Virginie is a total knock-out.
92 points, Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Feb 2022)