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Grands Chenes 2005

Medoc, Cru bourgeois

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This superb 25-acre Medoc estate (owned by Bordeaux visionary Bernard Magrez) produces a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon that is much better than its pedigree would suggest. A major sleeper of the vintage, the 2005 reveals aromas of chocolate, cassis, smoke, herbs, and meat, followed by a full-bodied, well-endowed, impressively constituted wine with sweet tannin as well as loads of character and personality. Enjoy it over the next 10-12 years.

Score: 91

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2008-2020 01 August 2008

A major sleeper of the vintage, the 2005 Les Grands-Chenes reveals aromas of chocolate, cassis, smoke, herbs, and meat, followed by a full-bodied, well-endowed, impressively constituted wine with sweet tannin as well as loads of character and personality. Enjoy it over the next 10-12 years. This superb 25-acre Medoc estate (owned by Bordeaux visionary Bernard Magrez) produces a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon that is much better than its pedigree would suggest.

Score: 91

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2008-2020 30 April 2008

Dark in color, with black licorice, currant and blackberry aromas that follow through to a full body, with beautiful ripe berry character and round, velvety tannins. There's wonderful balance to this wine. Best after 2012. 3,210 cases made.

Score: 90

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2012+ 31 March 2008

Good full red. Port-like aromas of kirsch, graphite and smoke. Dense and chunky, with black cherry, mocha, tobacco and game flavors. Finishes solid and fairly tannic, with a note of chocolate.

Score: 86 - 88

Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar 01 May 2006

Fresh yet ripe nose. A little hint of woodshavings. Supple gluggable fruit though. Pretty well put together

Score: 15 - 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2009-2015 24 April 2006

Situated in the north of the Medoc, Les Grands Chenes is included in Bernard Magrez’s portfolio of properties with a resultant turnaround in quality since 1998. The 2005 is very ripe and new world in style with very sweet fruits and vanilla creaminess. On the palate it is very polished and sweet with toasty oak and smokiness. Very thick and dense.

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Albany Vintners, - 01 January 1900