A soft and silky wine with a hazelnut, chocolate and berry character. It's full-bodied, with lovely depth and fruit. Gorgeous finish. Tangy and pretty. 75% Cabernet Franc and 25% Merlot.

A sleeper of the vintage, this wine from the Guinaudeau family (the proprietors of Lafleur) may well be the best I have tasted from them. A blend of 75% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc, the wine is more opulent and concentrated than previous vintages. With powerful kirsch and black raspberry fruit notes intermixed with hints of underbrush and licorice, this beauty should drink nicely for 5-6 years. Drink: 2013 - 2019
-Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #205 Feb 2013

(75% merlot and 25% cabernet franc) Bright red. Sexy, captivatingly pure aromas of sour red cherry, raspberry, white pepper and truffle. At once silky and juicy, with red cherry and raspberry flavors enlivened by a lightly minty quality. The finish is long, smooth and satisfying. Though this could use more complexity and depth, its seamless nature, pure fruit, and impeccable balance make it a winner. This may well turn out to be one of the best Bordeaux buys of all in 2010. This property belongs to the Guinaudeau family, owners of Ch a teau Lafleur. Ian D'Agata

The Grand Village has a fragrant bouquet of redcurrant and fresh strawberry fruit that is defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy but soft tannins. It is nicely balanced with crisp cranberry and light strawberry notes, the finish simple but fresh as a daisy. Tasted November 2012.