The 2023 Chateau Grand Village Bordeaux Blend is a notable offering from the Bordeaux Superieur sub-region of France. This red wine, produced by Chateau Grand Village, is comprised of 91% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc. The grapes were harvested between September 9th and 23rd.
James Suckling awarded this wine 93 points, praising its "crunchy and flavorful" profile with "chocolate and currant notes, as well as an orange-peel undertone." He described it as "medium-bodied with creamy tannins and a savory finish," noting the "spicy and salty" character at the end (jamessuckling.com).
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate also rated the wine highly, giving it 94 points. Yohan Castaing highlighted the "aromas of cassis, blueberries, dark wild berries, and flowers," and described the wine as "medium to full-bodied, layered and fleshy with a deep core of fruit framed by powdery tannins." He concluded that the wine has a "long, saline finish," and praised it as "one of the best values in Bordeaux" and "one of the sleepers of the vintage" (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate).
Vinous gave the 2023 Grand Village 92 points, with Antonio Galloni emphasizing its "saline minerality and nuance." He noted the presence of "crushed red berry fruit, mint, blood orange, cinnamon, and dried herbs," and remarked on the wine's depth and seriousness (Vinous).
Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com rated the wine 93 points. He described its nose as featuring "black raspberries, pepper, flowers, and spearmint." He found the palate to be "fresh, juicy, and fruity, with sweetness to the cherries and plums," and appreciated the tension and complexity of the wine, concluding with a "nice, red plum, and tobacco leaf finish" (TheWineCellarInsider.com).
Jane Anson awarded the wine 92 points, calling it "vivid fruit, juicy texture," and noted its "concentrated" nature with "plenty of dense red and blue fruits" and "fresh acidities that reflect the clay limestone soils" (janeanson.com).
Decanter gave the wine 94 points, highlighting its "great aromatics" and "really ripe and expressive" nature. The review mentioned "dark fruits, floral notes, and liquorice spice," and praised the wine's "round and supple" texture with "spice and minerality around the edges." The wine is characterized as "bright and tangy" with "high acidity," and a "vibrating wine, energetic but still with grip and tang" (Decanter).
Overall, the 2023 Chateau Grand Village is well-received across the board, noted for its rich fruit character, balanced acidity, and complex layering. This wine stands out as a high-quality, value-driven Bordeaux blend.