Grands Chênes - Médoc 2022

Alexandre Ma

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byAlexandre Mathe3/10/2025

Château Les Grands Chênes 2022 can be considered one of the finest representatives of rich and mature wines in the Médoc region. This deep and intense wine boasts a thick, velvety tannin structure, reminiscent of melting dark chocolate on the palate. Berry aromas and spicy fragrances complement each other beautifully, creating a smooth experience despite the high concentration. The finish of the 2022 vintage is powerful, and it is expected to maintain a robust structure even after aging.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

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byJane Ansonthe3/7/2025

Muscular, reserved aromatics, intense, concentrated, cocoa bean and espresso, savoury plum and black pepper spice, very much swaggers through the palate, firmly placed on the Left Bank, rose stems on the finish gives austerity, leave for a good five years before approaching. Good quality wine. Heavy bottle.

The Wine Cellar Insider

91

byJeff Levethe3/4/2025

Les Grands Chênes, Château

Jeb DUNNUCK

91

byJeb Dunnuckthe2/28/2025

Darker currants, leafy tobacco, chocolate, and spring flower notes all emerge from the 2022 Château Les Grands Chênes, a charming, medium-bodied, elegant 2022 that has beautiful purity of fruit, supple yet present tannins, and nicely integrated acidity. It's not massive, yet it shines for its balance and elegance.

Yvesbeck.wine

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byYves Beckthe2/25/2025

67% Merlot, 29% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3.6% Cabernet Franc, 0.4% Petit Verdot Le bouquet des Grands Chênes révèle une agréable fraîcheur au travers de notes de framboises et de myrtilles complétées par des nuances de réglisse et de pralinés. Légèrement crémeux, le vin est soutenu par des tannins suaves qui vont de pair avec une tension structurante et rafraîchissante. Un vin sapide et invitant que l'on pourra déjà apprécier dans sa jeunesse, mais le potentiel affiché est également respectable ! 2026-2039 93/100

Vinous

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byNeal Martinthe2/12/2025

The 2022 Les Grands Chênes offers dark plum and light bergamot scents on the nose with a touch of latte in the background. The palate remains smooth from start to finish, lacking depth or grip. This Médoc is predesigned to be approachable from the start. Fine.

Jamessuckling.com

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byJames Sucklingthe2/3/2025

Fine baking spices, ripe but fresh plums and berries on the nose. Juicy and medium-bodied, with soft-grained tannins and a nicely fluid and juicy finish. Drink or hold.

Vinous

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byAntonio Gallonithe1/28/2025

The 2022 Les Grands Chênes is a potent, explosive wine in its first impression. A rush of dark cherry, incense, licorice, scorched earth, dried herbs and mocha all infuse the 2022 with notable depth. This bold, virile Médoc from Bernard Magrez is loaded with character. Drink it over the next 10-15 years.

Decanter.com

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byGeorgina Hindlethe5/25/2023

Controlled and quite serious, the lively red and black fruit is ripe and just shy of plump giving some bounce to the palate but overall this stays quite lean and serious, all in one line, with the tannins giving the main focus and density in the mouth. Well worked, nice detail and purity to the fruit but on the bold side, still young and closed but great fruitiness and will be enjoyable in time. Good acidity too and some minty graphite minerality as well. Rolland & Associés consultants.

Alexandre Ma

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byAlexandre Mathe5/17/2023

Château Les Grands Chênes 2022 can be considered one of the finest representatives of rich and mature wines in the Médoc region. This deep and intense wine boasts a thick, velvety tannin structure, reminiscent of melting dark chocolate on the palate. Berry aromas and spicy fragrances complement each other beautifully, creating a smooth experience despite the high concentration. The finish of the 2022 vintage is powerful, and it is expected to maintain a robust structure even after aging.

Vinous

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byNeal Martinthe5/17/2023

The 2022 Les Grands Chênes was picked 15 September to 6 October at 40hL/ha. Red plum, cinnamon and light briar scents unfolds on the nose, just a touch of melted tar. The palate is medium-bodied, powdery in texture, dusky black fruit with some wood tannins just controlling the finish. A second bottle was slightly better with a chocolaty aftertaste.

The Wine Independent

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byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe5/15/2023

The 2022 Les Grands Chenes, 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, is deep garnet-purple in color. It slowly unfurls to offer scents of baked red and black plums, warm cassis, and dried roses, plus touches of pencil shavings and tilled soil. The medium-bodied palate is dense and muscular, with a sturdy structure of chewy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing savory.

Bettane & Desseauve

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by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/10/2023

Bon vin de Bordeaux, universel dans sa saveur et sa profondeur de fruit, avec une rondeur séduisante dans ce 2022.

Jeb DUNNUCK

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byJeb Dunnuckthe5/10/2023

Pure red and blue fruits, flowers, and spicy notes define the 2022 Château Les Grands Chênes, a medium-bodied, juicy Médoc offering surprisingly bright acidity that’s countered by a concentrated, dense mid-palate. It will be interesting to see how this comes together, but given its concentration and purity of fruit, it should be solid.

Vinous

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byAntonio Gallonithe5/9/2023

The 2022 Les Grands Chênes is plump, juicy and wonderfully expressive right out of the gate. Succulent red cherry, plum, leather, rose petal and sweet spice are beautifully amplified in this racy, engaging red from Bernard Magrez. Sweet floral and spice notes reappear on the finish. The 2022 is an absolute delight. Tasted two times. Drinking window : 2025-2034

The Wine Cellar Insider

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byJeff Levethe5/5/2023

Black and red fruits with nuances of tobacco leaf, and espresso beans open the wine. On the palate, the wine is ripe, sweet, round, and forward, finishing with sweet, cherries, toasty oak, and chalky tannins on the backend. The wine blends 60% Merlot with 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2025-2038.

Wine Advocate

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byYohan Castaingthe4/28/2023

The 2022 Les Grands Chênes exhibits aromas of blueberry, cassis, raspberry and iris. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is elegantly juicy and fresh. It has an integrated oak frame, nice tannins and fresh final. This is a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Jamessuckling.com

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byJames Sucklingthe4/19/2023

Full-bodied. Layered. Chewy young wine with lots of tannins and juiciness, yet well-integrated. Polished.