2018 Chateau Grand Village, Bordeaux Superieur (12 x Bottle)
Just as it was from barrel, the 2018 Grand Village is rich and enveloping in feel. Inky red berry fruit, spice, licorice, mocha and dried flowers all meld together in this effortless, juicy Bordeaux Supérieur from the Guinaudeau family. Cabernet Franc signatures are quite prominent in the wine's aromatic profile and structural feel. The 2018 is a jewel of a wine that could very well surprise somewhere down the line. I loved it.
2018 Chateau Grand Village, Bordeaux Superieur (12 x Bottle)
Just as it was from barrel, the 2018 Grand Village is rich and enveloping in feel. Inky red berry fruit, spice, licorice, mocha and dried flowers all meld together in this effortless, juicy Bordeaux Supérieur from the Guinaudeau family. Cabernet Franc signatures are quite prominent in the wine's aromatic profile and structural feel. The 2018 is a jewel of a wine that could very well surprise somewhere down the line. I loved it.
| Producer | Chateau Grand Village |
|---|---|
| Sub-Region | Regional Bordeaux |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | France |
| Grape Variety | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Colour | Red |
| ABV | 15.50% |
| Style | Medium-Full , Dry |
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate
The 2018 Grand Village is composed of 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Franc; the Merlot was harvested September 24-28 and the Cabernet Franc was harvested October 5-6. Deep garnet-purple colored, it struts out of the glass with gregarious scents of wild blueberries, baked plums and warm blackcurrants with hints of chocolate-covered cherries, dusty soil, garrigue and charcuterie. Full-bodied and decadently fruited in the mouth, the palate features tons of black and blue fruit flavors with a firm, chewy frame and earthy finish.
90-93 Points
By Lisa Perrotti-Brown / April 2019
Vinous
The 2018 Grand Village is racy, silky and beautifully perfumed, with striking aromatic lift and generous vibrant red berry fruit. Medium in body, gracious and wonderfully nuanced, Grand Village is fabulous in 2018. Sweet floral notes and a burst of Bouchet (Cabernet Franc) savoriness punctuate the finish. Once again, Grand Village is a fabulous wine in its peer group, and frankly, beyond. A reduction of the vineyard from 15 hectares to 12, done to focus on just the best parcels, is starting to pay handsome dividends. Out of curiosity, I came back to the Grand Village after tasting through the entire range at Lafleur, and it showed beautifully.
90-93 Points
By Antonio Galloni / April 2019
Vinous
The 2018 Grand Village comes from what is now a 12- instead of 15-hectare vineyard, since three hectares of Merlot have been uprooted and will be regrafted to sélection massale Cabernet Franc. The tightly focused, quite masculine bouquet feels curiously like an old-school Right Bank with a dab of Malbec in it. The palate is medium-bodied with crunchy tannin and quite peppery in style; hints of black tar emerge toward the structured finish. Full of freshness and showing a less rustic texture than previous vintages, this is an excellent Grand Village. “A new opening,” said Baptiste Guinaudeau. I would agree.
89-91 Points / Drinking 2022 - 2032
By Neal Martin / November 2019