2012 Chateau Grand Village Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 6L
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JG 88
JG 88

View From The Cellar, March 2013

The 2012 Grand Village, from the Guinaudeau family of Château Lafleur fame, is really lovely this year and one of the great bargains to be found in the vintage. As readers may recall, this is in reality a Lalande de...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Bordeaux Blend
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-region
Bordeaux Superieur
Vintage
2012
Size
6L
Percent alcohol
14.00%
Closure
Crown Seal

The 2012 Chateau Grand Village Bordeaux Blend, originating from the Bordeaux Superieur sub-region in France, is a red wine with a 14.0% alcohol content and is sealed with a crown seal. This vintage is produced by Chateau Grand Village, a winery managed by the Guinaudeau family, who are also known for their prestigious Château Lafleur.

John Gilman of "View From The Cellar" reviewed this wine on March 1, 2013, awarding it an 88 out of 100. He describes the 2012 Grand Village as "really lovely this year and one of the great bargains to be found in the vintage." A key aspect of this wine is its composition, with 93% Merlot and a significant presence of Cabernet Franc, reflecting the success of Merlot in this particular vintage. This blend results from some of the estate’s oldest vineyards, which straddle the communal boundary of Lalande de Pomerol. To incorporate these old vines, the wine is labeled as “Bordeaux Superieur.”

The wine presents a fairly ripe and sophisticated nose, featuring aromas of plums, black cherries, chocolate, woodsmoke, dark soil tones, and a hint of spicy oak. On the palate, it is deep and full-bodied, displaying purity and refinement. Gilman notes that it has a "good core, ripe tannins and a long and nicely tangy finish," suggesting it is a promising bottle in the making.

In summary, the 2012 Chateau Grand Village Bordeaux Blend is a Merlot-dominant wine with a complex bouquet and a refined, full-bodied palate. It stands out as a notable value in the 2012 vintage, praised for its depth, ripeness, and balance.