Decanter (2019) 91 / 100

You feel the warmth of the summer in the texture and the character of the fruit here, but it has been extremely well handled, and there's a sense of lift alongside the Magrez signature glamour. Plush damson fruits demonstrate its ambition and sense of forward motion, with a flourish of oak edging. This takes its time and is chewy on the finish. Harvested 24 September to 11 October. Michel Rolland consults. Drinking Window 2024 - 2038

James Suckling (2021) 93 / 100

Ripe blackberry and blackcurrant on the nose with cloves, damp earth and a touch of orange zest. It’s medium-bodied with firm, sleek tannins. Lovely precision and evolution with spice and walnut notes coming out on the finish. Try from 2024.

Jeff Leve (2021) 91 / 100

Round, lush, juicy, sweet and fresh, the ripe cherries come through loud and clear. The oak is close to fully integrated, now, you find smoke, flowers, earth and licorice with a touch of espresso to accompany all the ripe, sweet fruits. This is one of the finest vintages of Les Grands Chenes. The wine was made from 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Parker (2021) 91 / 100

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 les Grands Chênes comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant notes of stewed black plums, warm cassis and boysenberries, plus suggestions of pencil shavings, wild sage and crushed rocks. The medium to full-bodied palate is packed with energetic, crunchy black fruits, supported by fine-grained tannins and tons of freshness, finishing with a compelling herbal lift.

Vert de Vin (2019) 90 / 100

Le nez est aromatique. On y retrouve des notes de mûre, de fleurs (violette, pivoine) et plus légèremet de cassis écrasé associées à de fines pointes de réglisse et de chocolat. La bouche est fruitée, équilibrée et offre une bonne définition, une jolie trame minérale, une bonne finesse du grain, de la gourmandise, de l’élégance ainsi qu’un joli touché. En bouche ce vin exprime des notes de cassis écrasée, de fraise charnue et plus légèrment de petites baies rouges charnues/écrasées associées à des touches fines de mûre, de violette ainsi qu’à de fines pointes de réglisse, de toastée et à une imperceptible pointe de vanille / chocolat (en fond). Bonne longueur. Les tannins sont bien menés et fins.

Vinous (A. Galloni) (2021) 90 / 100

The 2018 Les Grands Chênes is wonderfully expressive. Super-ripe black cherry, dried herb, plum, chocolate and leather give this potent Médoc from Bernard Magrez tons of complexity. I would give the 2018 a year or two in bottle, as the tannins are a bit imposing. This is a pushed style, with a strong oak imprint, but there is also more than enough depth to allow for many years of fine drinking. The blend is 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. 2023-2035

Wine Spectator (2021) 89 / 100

Nicely rendered, with dark cherry and cassis notes lined with subtle black tea and savory details. The caressing finish shows off some glossy toast without blocking the fruit from lingering. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Drink now through 2024. — JM

Yves Beck (2020) 90 / 100

Décidément, le style a bien changé ! Bouquet invitant marqué par des notes de framboises et de mûres. Caractère friand et équilibré en bouche. Le vin est juteux et soutenu par des tannins serrés mais bien intégrés. Un vin qui mérite un peu de garde. 2023-2036

Appellation	Médoc
Classement	Cru Bourgeois
Encépagement	Merlot 74% - Cabernet Sauvignon 26%
Age moyen des vignes	25 ans
Vinification	Mise en cuves inox de petite capacité thermo-régulées. Durée de macération moyenne : 28-30 jours.
Elevage	Barriques pendant 16 mois