Château Les Grands Chênes 2018

VertdeVin

The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of blackberry, flowers (violet, peony) and small notes of crushed cassis associated with slight hints of liquorice and chocolate. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a beautiful mineral frame, a good finesse of the grain, gourmandise elegance as well as a beautiful touch. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed cassis, fleshy strawberry and small notes of fleshy / crushed red berries associated with fine touches of blackberry, violet as well as slight hints of liquorice, toasted and an imperceptible hint vanilla / chocolate (in the background). Good length. Tannins are well-built and fine.

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 les Grands Chênes comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant notes of stewed black plums, warm cassis and boysenberries, plus suggestions of pencil shavings, wild sage and crushed rocks. The medium to full-bodied palate is packed with energetic, crunchy black fruits, supported by fine-grained tannins and tons of freshness, finishing with a compelling herbal lift.