Château Grand Village, Blanc, Bordeaux
    Château Grand Village

    Château Grand Village, Blanc, Bordeaux, 2023

    92/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    90-92/100
    The Wine Independent
    89-91/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    A blend of 34% Sauvignon and 66% Semillon harvested between the 5th and 9th September. There is more Semillon in the blend than usual because, in Baptiste Guinaudeau’s words, “these are the best Semillons we have produced, there was a short window to harvest them but it worked out extremely well for us.” The price to pay is quantity, with yields of up to 25% down on an average crop. The Semillon is evident here for the texture and complexity it adds to the blend. A fleshy, plump character is offset by great freshness. Notes of citrus, crushed nettle, salt and a faint touch of gooseberry. The most complex Grand Village we have tasted. A fine white Bordeaux that punches well above its weight.

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    Critic Reviews

    90-92/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    A blend of 80% Sauvignon and 20% Semillon, the 2023 white Grand Village springs with spritely notes of lime leaves, fresh lemons, and yuzu, plus suggestions of white pepper and chalk dust. The medium-bodied palate is vibrant with great tension, finishing long and zesty.
    drinking window 2025 - 2029
    date of review 05/2024
    92/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    The Guinedeau family are killing it with the whites in their range, despite being fara better known for their reds - for me a true sign that the people behind them are wine lovers, who like drinking them, and are excited about the possibilities. This is far simpler than the Champs Libres, but that doesn't make it any less dynamic, just less structured. Expect here fresh citrus, touch of lime peel, salted cracker, and a juicy finish, once again more about texture than fruit.
    drinking window 2024 - 2030
    date of review 05/2024
    89-91/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2023 Grand Village Blanc was picked August 26 to 31 and is a blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon. It has a fragrant bouquet with lime, kiwi fruit and nettle—a little earthy in style. The palate is fresh and sapid with crisp acidity, presenting notes of fresh green apples and pears with a bright and energetic bitter-lemon finish. Delicious.
    drinking window 2025 - 2030
    date of review 04/2024

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Bordeaux Blanc
    abv:
    13.5%

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