“You can feel the warmth of summer in the texture and character of the fruit here, which has been handled exceptionally well, and there’s a sense of elevation alongside Magrez’s signature glamour. The velvety plum aromas showcase its ambition and forward momentum, with a hint of oak. It takes its time and reveals a velvety finish. ” (Decanter 2021) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and selected shipping method)
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Eye
Very dark ruby color
Nose
Aromatic, with notes of blackberry, flowers (violet, peony), and a hint of crushed black currant, combined with subtle hints of licorice and chocolate
Palate
This wine offers notes of crushed blackcurrant, juicy strawberry, and, to a lesser extent, small red berries, combined with subtle hints of blackberry and violet, as well as faint hints of licorice.
Serve
At 15-16°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2035
Production
Approximately 60,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with Normandy-style pork chops, a porcini mushroom omelet, or a shepherd's pie...
Decanter
Wine rated (2019 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
You can sense the warmth of summer in the texture and character of the fruit here, which has been handled exceptionally well, and there’s a sense of elevation alongside Magrez’s signature glamour. The velvety plum aromas showcase its ambition and forward momentum, with a hint of oak. It takes its time and reveals a velvety finish. Harvested from September 24 to October 11. Michel Rolland is the consultant. 2024–2038
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2017 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
One of the many estates owned by Bernard Magrez, the renowned owner of Pape Clément, acquired in 1998. Situated on a gravel-covered hilltop overlooking the estuary, this vast vineyard (96 ha), which is home to the remains of a16th-centuryfortress, demonstrates a beautiful consistency.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2021 guide) 91/100 (Excellent wine)
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Grands Chênes bursts from the glass with exuberant notes of cooked black plums, warm blackcurrants, and Boysenberries, along with hints of pencil shavings, wild sage, and crushed stone. The medium- to full-bodied palate is brimming with vibrant, crisp black fruit, supported by fine-grained tannins and plenty of freshness, and finishes with an irresistible herbal edge.
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2017 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all the estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the very best of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
This estate in the northern Médoc, taken over by Bernard Magrez in 1998, has always produced well-structured, straightforward wines. They are vinified in the same spirit as all the group’s other estates and express richness, power, and concentration, supported by imposing oak, while retaining a pleasant freshness on the finish. Lovers of this expressive style of wine will find much to enjoy here.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant, with hints of cloves, damp earth, and a touch of orange zest. It is medium-bodied with firm, elegant tannins. Beautiful precision and complexity, with notes of spice and nuts coming to the fore on the finish. Best enjoyed starting in 2024.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2020 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
The style has certainly changed! An inviting bouquet marked by notes of raspberries and blackberries. Delightful and well-balanced on the palate. The wine is juicy and supported by firm but well-integrated tannins. A wine that warrants some aging. 2023–2036
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2019 guide) 90/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of blackberry, flowers (violet, peony), and, more subtly, crushed blackcurrant, combined with delicate hints of licorice and chocolate. On the palate, the wine is fruity and well-balanced, offering good definition, a lovely mineral backbone, fine-grained texture, richness, elegance, and a pleasant mouthfeel. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of crushed blackcurrant, juicy strawberry, and, to a lesser extent, small, juicy or crushed red berries, combined with subtle hints of blackberry and violet, as well as delicate hints of licorice, toast, and a barely perceptible hint of vanilla and chocolate (in the background). Good length. The tannins are well-integrated and refined.
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2021 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Round, lush, juicy, sweet, and fresh—the ripe cherries come through loud and clear. The oak is nearly fully integrated; now you’ll find notes of smoke, flowers, earth, and licorice, with a hint of espresso to complement all the ripe, delicate fruit. This is one of the best vintages of Les Grands Chênes. The wine was crafted from 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.