The 2019 Chateau Grand Village Bordeaux Blend is a noteworthy red wine from the Bordeaux Superieur region of France. Composed primarily of Merlot with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, this wine showcases the skilled winemaking of Chateau Grand Village, a team known for their work at Château Lafleur in Pomerol. The wine is sealed with a cork and contains an alcohol content of 15.0%.
This vintage has received high praise from several esteemed wine reviewers. Decanter awards it a remarkable score of 94, describing it as "sophisticated and refined, but above all so joyous to drink," with "succulent" notes of blackcurrant, Morello cherry, and raspberry. They highlight the wine's "chalky tannins" and the "iron filing, iodine salinity" that adds texture and nuance.
James Suckling gives the wine a score of 92, noting its flavors of "blackberries and blueberries with chocolate and walnut undertones." He appreciates its "creamy tannins" and suggests that it could benefit from a few years of aging, although it is already quite enjoyable.
Vinous, through Neal Martin, rates it 91, emphasizing the wine's "intense bouquet of blackberry and bilberry fruit" and its "lovely balance" with touches of dark chocolate in the finish. Similarly, The Wine Independent also scores it a 91, noting its "medium to deep garnet-purple" color and a palate with a "firm, grainy backbone" and "oodles of freshness."
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also awards it a 94+, praising its "delicate, perfumed, complex bouquet" and "fleshy and crystalline" palate. Lastly, Jeff Leve highlights its value and elegance, calling it a "great Bordeaux value wine" ready to enjoy upon release, with a score of 92.
Overall, the 2019 Chateau Grand Village is a well-crafted wine that offers elegance, depth, and a delightful drinking experience, making it a worthy addition to any collection.