Château Les Grands Chênes 2017

A powerful, concentrated red wine from the Médoc

The estate
Owned by Bernard Magrez, Château Les Grands Chênes is located in the Médoc, in Saint-Christoly du Médoc, on the left bank of Bordeaux. The estate’s vineyard was built around a fortress dating back to the 16th century.

The vineyard
This Médoc vineyard spans 49 hectares of vines averaging 40 years of age, planted on Garonne gravel soils. HVE-certified, the Château Les Grands Chênes vineyard follows a reasoned plant-protection approach.

Winemaking and ageing
Small-capacity temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats. Average maceration time: 28-30 days. Aged for 14 months.

Blend
60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.