A beautifully mature and classically styled Cru Bourgeois from the Haut-Médoc, Château Grandis reflects the quiet precision and traditional craftsmanship of this small, family-run estate. Situated on gravelly clay and limestone soils, the vineyard is planted predominantly with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with a smaller proportion of Cabernet Franc, delivering a wine of balance, structure and refined Bordeaux character.
Tasting Notes:
At over a decade of age, the wine shows a deep garnet hue with gentle brick reflections. The nose is complex and developed, opening with blackcurrant, plum and dried cherry, followed by layers of tobacco leaf, cedar, cigar box and warm spice. Subtle earthy notes and a hint of graphite emerge with time in the glass. The palate is finely balanced, combining softened but present tannins with mature dark fruit and savoury depth. There is a graceful evolution through the mid-palate, leading to a long, poised finish with lingering spice and woodland character.
Winemaking:
Produced from carefully tended, hand-harvested vineyards, the grapes are vinified in small, parcel-led lots before being selected and blended according to quality and expression. The wine is then matured in French oak barrels for an extended period, allowing structure, fruit and savoury complexity to integrate slowly while preserving the estate’s hallmark sense of balance and place.
Food Pairing:
An ideal match for roast lamb, beef fillet, game dishes and slow-cooked casseroles. It also pairs beautifully with mature cheeses, where its evolved fruit and savoury complexity complement richer, umami-driven flavours.
ABV: 12.5%
