Vincent Ricard

Domaine Vincent Ricard

Vincent Ricard began his activity in 1999 but he has generations of winemakers behind him : His grandfather was one of the 3 associates who created the Oisly-Thésée wine-coop . He now works on 14,5 hectares . Was working on 17 hectares not long ago but he views himself ideally with a 12-13 hectares vineyard . It is a surface that can be handled, quietly and seriously, as needed for the type of work in the vineyard he does : Earthing down under the rows, keeping grass and weeds between them, meticulous pruning . His serious work in the vineyard, at the harvest, and when maturing the wines, has brought him beautiful results that led to recognition worldwide . 65 % of his wine is for export ( U.S. : Petit Pois Corp ) .
Most of the vineyard is in Sauvignon, with small surfaces of Gamay, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay and Cot ( Malbec ).

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De Valandraud No. 3 St Emilion Gr. Cru

Etablissements Thunevin

In 1989, Jean-Luc Thunevin and his wife, Murielle Andraud, acquired a small parcel of 0,6 hectare in the small valley of Saint-Emilion between Pavie-Macquin and La Clotte. And started in 1991 the adventure of Valandraud.

Since then, they have acquired more vineyards and properties in famous locations such as Saint-Sulpice de Faleyres, Saint-Emilion and Saint-Etienne de Lisse. 3 de Valandraud is the true second wine of Jean-Luc Thunevin’s famous Valandraud, Virginie and Clos Badon.

This wine is very representative of Mr.  Thunevin’s work: lush and opulent forward fruit, with a silk smooth tannic structure.

Technical Information
Surface: 4.5 hectares
Soil: Clayey limestone, sand and gravel
Grape Variety: 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon et Malbec
Average Age of the Vines: 30 years
Ageing: 18 to 20 months in 100% new oak barrels

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