Les Grands Chênes L’Élégance Médoc AOC

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.

It’s in Saint-Christoly Médoc, a town once famous for its port where the sounds of barrels rolling onto the quayside, is where the vineyards of Château Les Grands Chênes are located. Ideally planted on a beautiful hillside of Garonne gravel, it makes the most of this top-quality terroir.

Crafted with input from renowned consultant Michel Rolland, the 2019 Les Grands Chênes L’Élégance is a refined Médoc wine from the extensive portfolio of Bernard Magrez, often referred to as a “hidden treasure” for its quality-to-price ratio.

VARIETALS
60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon

VINTAGE
2019

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Description

TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 14%

APPEARANCE
Ruby color.

NOSE
An expressive bouquet of red and black currants, cedar pencil, dried flowers, and a hint of tobacco and licorice.

PALATE
Medium-to-full-body with polished tannins and a round, fleshy texture. Round with complex flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and subtle spices like clove. Long, creamy finish with a refreshing mineral spark and a peppery kick.

AGEING
Aged for about 16 months, with 30% in French oak barrels (half of which are new).

PAIRING
Its structure and savory profile make it a great match for red meats, game, barbecue, or rich sauces.

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