A terrific performance for this estate, the 2019 Grand Village reveals a delicate, perfumed, complex bouquet with inviting aromas of dark wild berries, iris, violet, menthol and lead pencil. On the palate, the wine is medium to full-bodied, enveloping and supple, fleshy and crystalline, with a delicate, layered core of fruit framed by supple, polished tannins, concluding with a saline, lead pencil-inflected finish. It will offer a broad drinking window.

The 2019 Grand Village Blanc, 25% Sémillon and 75% Sauvignon Blanc (Bordeaux clones and massal selection) has a perfumed bouquet of yellow plum, nectarine and honeysuckle. The palate is well balanced with a waxy texture, dried apricot and pear, lovely weight and salinity surfacing on the finish. It is one of the finest Grand Village Blanc that I have tasted.

The 2019 Grand Village is rich and exuberant right out of the gate. Succulent dark cherry, plum, leather, licorice, spice and chocolate are pushed forward. This racy, succulent red from the Guinadeau family offers tons of near and medium-term appeal. Best of all, it should be a steal.

74% Sauvignon Blanc, 26% Sémillon. Open and aromatic with stony, citrus, grapefruit-skin aromas. Flows on the palate with tangy acidity and ample fruit. Zesty but with a serious note. (JL)

Very fruity and sweet, almost not bordeaux! (JR)