Château des Grands Chênes - Médoc 2017 6b11bd6ba9341f0271941e7df664d056

Jeb DUNNUCK

87-89 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/12/2018

Another fresh, elegant wine in the vintage, the 2017 Château Les Grands Chênes has an exotic, green note that never leans to overt herbaceousness. Blueberries, cherries, menthol, and lots of floral notes give way to a medium-bodied, tight, fresh, nicely balanced effort that will drink nicely for 7-8 years.

Vinifera

86 / 100

byJacques Perrinthe5/28/2018

Joli vin, équilibré et savoureux, avec un fruité mûr, mais la finale est simple.

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-90 / 100

byJeff Levethe5/11/2018

Smoke and black cherries deliver on the nose as this full-bodied, energetic and vibrant wine unfolds with dusky red fruits on the palette. Come for the sensation and stay for the dark chocolate edge which extends through the fruit and espresso tinged finish. The wine was made with a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Vinous

87-89 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/1/2018

The 2017 Les Grands Chênes, which was not touched by frost, is matured in 25% new oak. It has a ripe, candied bouquet with black cherries, blueberry jam and a touch of liquorice, very glossy and polished for the vintage. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin. There are notes of salted liquorice that permeate the dusky black fruit, but I found the finish just a little aggressive at the moment. Hopefully this will soften during its élevage.

Wine Advocate

88-90 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/27/2018

The 2017 les Grands Chênes is medium to deep garnet-purple in color with a nose of licorice, tar, tree bark and truffles over a core of black fruits. The palate is medium-bodied and firm with a decent core of earthy fruit, finishing long and earthy.

Decanter.com

87 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/25/2018

This is well plumped up through the mid-palate, but doesn't quite manage to stretch right out to the finish line before the austerity kicks in, and you can feel the fruit is not quite at full ripeness. But this is a good, well-handled wine that fits within the style of the property. It's not as exuberant as in some years, but those oak notes do their best to add glamour.

Drinking Window 2022 - 2032

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/6/2018

A very pretty and tight 2017 with dark-berry, blueberry and dark-chocolate character. Medium body, solid tannins and a fresh finish.