Château Les Grands Chênes Médoc 2015 i trækasse

Wine Enthusiast

This is the northernmost of the many properties owned by major Bordeaux personality, Bernard Magrez. It shares the same richness as many of the wines produced under his name while also having a light touch of acidity and black-currant crispness. With the ability to age, it will be ready from 2023.

Le Figaro Vin

Vert de Vin Magazine

The nose is aromatic and offers concentration, a slight freshness as well as elegance. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed raspberry and black cherry associated with a touch of cassis / plum, slight touches of violet, Sichuan pepper and slight hints of tonka bean, Ceylon tea, spices and an imperceptible touch of vanilla. The palate is fruity, mineral, suave, well-balanced, silky and offers gourmandise, a beautiful finesse, harmony, gourmandise, a nice juiciness, a slight freshness, a good definition as well as a sight tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy cassis and slight notes of strawberry associated with a touch of cherry, cassis bud, licorice, sweet spices / vanilla and a very discreet hint of cardamom. Tannins are fine and a bit tight. Good length and good persistence.

La Revue du Vin de France

True to its style, it will appeal to lovers of flamboyant and fleshy wines. A great deal and a wine that will not make you sulk…

James Suckling

Bright ripe red berries, tea and bracken lead to a palate that has smoothly rendered tannins and vibrant red-berry flavors. Delicious now.

Falstaff

Deep dark ruby garnet, opaque core, violet reflections, delicate edge lightening, ripe sour cherry fruit, fine touch of precious wood, chocolaty touch. Juicy, good complexity, sweet cherries, present, well-integrated tannins, nougat in the aftertaste, has aging potential.

Antonio Galloni

The 2015 Les Grands Chênes offers arguably the best value pound for pound of any of the wines in Bernard Magrez's stable. Black cherry, plum, smoke, licorice and dark spices abound. Virile and imposing, the 2015 is a big, intense wine with considerable personality. The tannins need to be polished a bit, but there is plenty to like. This is a strong effort for the year. The blend is 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Sauvignon.