The elegance of Grands Chênes

AOC Médoc

It's in Saint-Christoly Médoc, a town once famous for its port where the sounds of barrels
of barrels rolling onto the quayside, is where the vineyards of Château Les Grands Chênes are located. Ideally planted
on a beautiful hillside of Garonne gravel, it makes the most of this top-quality terroir.
Château Les Grands Chênes is a great wine for insiders, a privilege for lovers of great discoveries.

Features

Appellation: AOC Médoc
Soil type: Garonne gravel
Grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Blend: 60% Merlot, 40 Cabernet Sauvignon
Annual yield: 46 hl/ha

Tasting

Eye: Ruby color
Nose: Red and black fruit aromas
Palate: Round, balanced, complex

Food & wine pairing

Red meats
Dishes in sauce

Conservation

5-10 years

Winegrowing singularities

Wine Singularities

Climate

Bordeaux pruning
Integrated pest management
Inter-row and under-row tillage

Mechanical harvesting
Average maceration time 28 to 30 days
Aged 12 months

Winters in the Médoc are generally mild, with temperatures remaining above freezing. Rainfall is frequent, contributing to the soil moisture necessary for vine growth.
Spring brings mild but sometimes cool temperatures, with regular rainfall. This is a crucial period for vine growth, as the vines begin to bud and flower.
Summers in the Médoc are generally warm and sunny, favoring optimal ripening of the grapes. Daytime temperatures can reach pleasant levels for grape growth, while nights remain cool, helping to preserve grape acidity.
Autumn is a critical period for harvesting in the Médoc. The days are still warm enough to allow final ripening of the grapes, while the cool nights help preserve the balance between sugar and acidity in the grapes.