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I like to think of Grand Village as the ‘test kitchen’ of Chateau Lafleur. New ideas, innovations and techniques are refined in this cru before being rolled out in the iconic Pomerol. As such, Chateau Grand Village benefits from a logic-defying amount of care and attention to detail. As such, this is probably every Bordeaux insider’s hottest tip at this price point.
In fact, Chateau Grand Village is probably about the only wine at this modest price that it makes sense to buy en primeur – it punches so far above its weight in quality and is simply unavailable at opening prices further down the line. This is haute couture tailoring offered at an extremely accessible tariff. Why buy the 2023? Of course I will tell you that every vintage is different and every vintage deserves attention. I have probably already told you, rather too many times, that 2023 has something special to offer Bordeaux lovers. For me, the quality of the Merlot in 2023 Grand Village is unique and that is the reason to give this a close look. This year, the aromatics of the wine – all florals and violets – seem to be amped up. The texture is particularly velvety and rich, and yet the acidity of the year cuts through to bring balance. Unusually, the 2023 Les Perrieres is 100% Bouchet – Lafleur’s genetically unique old vine strain of Cabernet Franc – and so Grand Village benefitted from the inclusion of superior Merlot that would normally be blended into its sibling Cru. In addition to Chateau Grand Village we can offer a handful of cases each of the other Guinaudeau wines listed below – please contact us if you are interested. With all best wishes,
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Terms & Conditions of 2023 En Primeur Purchase in Singapore
* All items offered under bond, ex-Singapore (inclusive of freight from Bordeaux)
* Government duties are not inclusive & will apply at the time of physical availability.
* 2% discount will be given for Cheque/TT/PayNow payments.
* Purchases are to be transacted in case multiples as offered, change of bottle formats subject to extra charges.
* Payment is immediate upon confirmation of order/s. Order/s confirmed are non-refundable &/or exchangeable.
* 2% administrative charge [subject to prevailing GST] will be levied for amendment(s) [Duty paid to Bond or vice versa] on confirmed orders. Alterations are not allowed for confirmed order(s) after two years from the date of invoice.
* ETA 2026
* All wines offered subject to remaining unsold