2021 Chateau Grand Village Rouge

Denne fremragende røde Bordeaux fra Guineaudeau-familien's hjem i Mouillac nordvest for Fronsac er et af de allerbedste rødvinskøb overhovet i hele Bordeaux. Med samme utrolige fokus på detaljen som på legendariske Chateau Lafleur, har familien løftet Grand Village til nærmest uhørt niveau de seneste år, hvor markerne baserer sig på det samme selection Massale som på Lafleur. Denne 2021 viser nu et utroligt niveau. Blændende aromatisk med tobak, orientalske krydderier, mørke bær, ribs, solbær, blommer, blomster og tjære har den køligere nuancer i et klassiske udtryk. I smagen er den dernæst ligeså klassisk sammensat med længde, fokus og usædvanlig balance mellem kølig, dyb frugtighed, klassisk Bordeaux krydderi, kalket energi og fremragende poleret struktur i et udtryk, der er lineært, rent og har vidunderlig friskhed. (-2035+) ****

93 points Robert Parker Wine Advocate: "The 2021 Grand Village is undoubtedly one of the best values in Bordeaux, revealing a fresh, gourmand bouquet with aromas of raspberry, cassis, spring flowers and loamy soils. Medium-bodied, tense and elegant with a supple, velvety texture, it’s perfectly balanced with powdery tannins and a long, mouthwatering, sleek finish that enhances its drinkability. While it offers plenty of immediate charm, it also has the structure to age over the next decade."

94 points Decanter: "Subtle floral and tomato leaf aromas, something herbal and earthy with exotic spices and red berry and cherry fruit - a nice complexity on the nose. Juicy and bright, a hit of acidity and salinity makes the mouth water straight away, tangy and alive, but pure and focused. Not so deep, more streamlined but crunchy and crisp. Really get a sense of the tension to this wine which is nice. Almost quite dramatic in its brightness and focus. Fresh, fun and fruity. Ends chalky and mineral. Very easy to like this. Not light but streamlined, balanced and elegant. Great definition, energy and focus. Immediately impressive and upfront. Great to drink now/soon."