Château Les Grands Chênes - Medoc 2015

Vinifera

3 / 5

the5/31/2016

Nez sur un profil crémeux, boisé. Attaque large, il s’évase en bouche. Bonne continuité. Finale expressive sur un tanin au grain assez dense

Wine Advocate

86-88 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/29/2016

The 2015 Château les Grands Chenes is a blend of 74% Merlot and 26% Merlot picked between 28 September and 14 October at 45 hl/ha. It has a brisk and lively bouquet with blackberry and bilberry fruit, the oak nicely integrated, although I discern more sophistication at the moment with the La Tour Carnet, its Haut-Médoc "cousin." The palate is medium-bodied with thickset tannin, dense in the mouth and just feeling a little over-extracted towards the finish that struggles to free itself from the term - monolithic. There is a good wine here, but the La Tour Carnet shows the pedigree. Drink 2020-2040

The Wine Cellar Insider

86-88 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/30/2016

Utilizing 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine is fleshy, round and showing espresso bean, tobacco and cherry characteristics.

Decanter.com

86 / 100

bySteven Spurrierthe4/28/2016

Bettane & Desseauve

14,5 / 20

the4/28/2016

Plein, profond, de la fraîcheur et du tannin enrobé.

Vinous

88-91 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/27/2016

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.

Jancis Robinson

15,5 /

byJancis Robinsonthe4/26/2016

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Jamessuckling.com

90-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2016

A refined and fruity wine with currant, blueberry and light vanilla aromas and flavors. Medium to full body.