Named after the owner's daughter and established in 1992 as the second wines of Chateau Valandraud, the wine has now evolved into a standalone wine, using a different selection than the grand vin, rather than using the lesser grapes or barrels from the vineyards for the main wine. (There is now a 3 de Valandraud).
I came across this representative of the one of the first members of the garagiste movement at the Wine and Dine Festival this year. (BTW, apparently they actually started off making their first wines in a garage, as they had not obtained funds to build their winery at that time.) A deep ruby colour, with a berry leathery nose, the palate was sweet acid with plenty of berry fruit. There was an acid slightly tannic backbone for support.
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