FR Bernard Magrez Chateau Les Grands Chênes Premiere Vendange Medoc

The first plantation in the history of the Château Les Grands Chênes, named Cru Bourgeois Supérieur, took place in 1880. This property was one of the first acquired by Bernard Magrez in the Médoc vineyards. This castle is often considered as “The Pearl of the Medoc”. It is located on the famous gravelly ridge of Saint Christoly du Médoc and is built around an old fortress dating from the sixteenth century.

Its quality was revealed in 2005 during a blind competition between the Bordeaux and California wines of 2001, organized by the European Grand Jury, where the cuvée des Grand Chênes finished first in front of many big names

VINTAGE: 2018

ALCOHOL: 14%

VARIETAL: 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.

NOSE: Reveals an initially fruity nose, which develops aromas of fresh red fruit.
Upon aeration, notes of jam can be perceived combined with discreet vanilla fragrances.

PALATE: The attack is broad in the mouth and the tannins are well present but extremely silky.
A powerful, fine and elegant wine with a balanced finish and fantastic length.

AGING: 18 months in oak barrels.

PAIRING: Beef, lamb, game, poultry.

VIVINO 4.0 – Among top 3% of all wines in the world

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