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The Graves AOC, which dates back to 1937, extends over a 50 km strip on the left bank of the Garonne, south of Bordeaux. The entire Graves vineyard, from Bordeaux to Langon, can produce Graves appellation wines, but the bulk of Graves wines come from the area between La Brède and Langon, bypassing the Barsac and Sauternes appellations. The soil is made up of alluvial deposits from the Quaternary era, brought in by the river. This mantle of pebbles and cobbles rests on a sandy substratum, or even on pure sand or alios (ferrous sand concretion), from which the vines draw the nutrients they need to produce great wines.

The terroir of Graves wines offers an ideal microclimate for vines. The area planted with red grape varieties has been growing steadily since the 1950s. The Graves appellation covers more than 3,800 hectares. Annual production amounts to 170,000 hectolitres, 2/3 of which are Graves red wines. The remaining third is divided between dry white Graves (32,000 hectolitres) and Graves Supérieurs (11,000 hectolitres).

Graves red wines benefit from a well-balanced grape variety, with Cabernet providing aroma and structure and Merlot perfume and suppleness. Depending on the vintage and the property, they reach their peak between 5 and 10 years. The dry white wines of the Graves appellation are elegant and fleshy. Made with Sémillon, they develop notes of wax and honey, as well as a natural fatness that doesn't exclude freshness. Blended with Sauvignon grapes, known for their liveliness and expressiveness, Graves white wines bring out citrus aromas, sometimes accompanied by exotic or minty notes. Aged in barrel, they gain in richness and complexity after a few years. Graves Supérieures are mellow white wines with a pronounced bouquet and great length on the palate. Golden yellow in color, they are characterized by a harmony of acidity and mellowness, and develop aromatic notes of toast, honey and sometimes dried fruit. Notable among the many Graves crus are Château Respide-Médeville and Château Méjean.
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Château de Chantegrive - Graves blanc Cuvée Caroline 2020

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"With its magnificent texture, this is one of the best vintages I can remember tasting! ~ Vinous "

"Château Chantegrive's top-of-the-range white. A combination of white flower aromas and hints of verbena. Full-bodied, with a hint of vanilla. Finishes with pink grapefruit and lime. Measured liveliness. A balance between measured tension and fullness. A gastronomic wine". (Bettane & Desseauve 2020) - A must-have white wine in Bordeaux!

Château de Chantegrive Graves blanc 2022

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"Elegance, character and purity of fruit!"

"A soberly vat-aged white that delivers a lively fruitiness on the nose and palate (grapes, white fruit, fresh apple). A full-bodied wine on the attack, then vibrant and carried by a beautiful acidity with a mineral tone. An unvarnished, precise and invigorating wine to enjoy with grilled fish". (Guide Hachette - Edition 2025)

Château de Chantegrive Graves rouge 2020

2*Étoiles Hachette

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92/100 Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

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91/100 Yves Beck

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"A beautiful bottle in the making!

"Elegant and complex in its aromatic expression, a fine wine for laying down, full-bodied, supple and round, underpinned by solid, ripe tannins". (Guide Hachette des Vins - Edition 2024) - A very pleasant red wine, to be cellared for a few years to enjoy at its best!

Clos Floridène - Graves blanc 2021

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90/100 Jean-Marc Quarin

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"A delicious Graves emblem!

" Bright and lively in the glass, zesty and sharp, yet so well balanced with intensity and sweetness, we get the vivacity and energy, but also the complexity of the flavors - lemon, pineapple, apricot and peach - sharp, almost tart, so zesty and zesty in the glass that shines through. This wine is extremely aromatic and flavorful, with a persistence that lasts throughout the tasting. I also like the touch of honeyed lemon that hides beneath the more pronounced acidity. A solid effort" (Decanter 2023) - Wooden case delivery available for orders of 12 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected).

Clos Floridène - Graves rouge 2019

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4/5 (1 review)

92/100 Yves Beck

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91/100 Jean-Marc Quarin

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91/100 Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing

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90-91/100 Vert de Vin

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poultry

"A very convincing wine!"

"Intensely aromatic and expressive on the nose, aromas burst from the glass (blackcurrant and milk chocolate). Juicy on the palate, with real purity. Beautiful texture too, with fine, powdery tannins providing good support and freshness from start to finish. Very elegant, easy to drink yet complex and tasty". (Decanter 2022) - Delivery in wooden case possible for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and shipping method selected)

Château Les Clauzots - Graves rouge 2016

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4/5 (2 reviews)

91/100 James Suckling

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88/100 Yves Beck

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Sélectionné Bettane & Desseauve

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"Gold medal at the Lyon International Competition".

"Contrasting with the intensity of the color, still young with its purplish highlights, the bouquet is rather discreet, but presents a good balance between red fruit and wood (spices). Supple on the attack, the tannic presence promises good evolution over time". (Guide Hachette des Vins - 2020 Edition)

Château Haut Reys Graves Blanc 2018

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4/5 (1 review)

This white Graves, with a majority of Sauvignon Blanc and equal parts Semillon and Muscadelle, offers an expressive nose of delicate citrus and floral aromas. A fine balance between roundness and freshness, with a hint of candied citrus. The saline finish gives a taste of coming back for more!

Château Le Bourdillot - Cuvée Séduction 2011

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3.6/5 (27 reviews)

1*Étoile Hachette

"This wine deserves its name: its supple attack and silky tannins should make it possible to start opening it soon. Its bouquet blends prune, vanilla and toasty notes." (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2015) Ideal now!

Château Crabitey 2014

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3.8/5 (4 reviews)

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14,5/20 RVF

(2013 vintage notes)

This elegant bottle has a deep purple color. Its bouquet blends notes of wild berries, prunes and spices. spices. The rich, straightforward attack, with its well-melted tannins, evolves powerfully on the palate, with flavors of black fruit. fruit flavors. A very typical "Graves" wine of great quality.

Château Respide-Médeville blanc 2014

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2.5/5 (2 reviews)

16,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

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87/100 Robert Parker

"Magnificent nose, very crystalline and smoky, aromas of pine needle, white fruit, acacia, menthol, great minerality, generous, fleshy, very aromatic and energetic palate. Racy and pure". (Le Guide Bettane & Desseauve des Vins de France 2017).

Château Respide-Médeville rouge 2013

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4.3/5 (3 reviews)

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15,5/20 Bettane & Desseauve

"The 2013 red is a great success, with a level of concentration above the average for the year. If the tannins are still in relief, the substance is present. This wine will evolve gracefully over five good years. " (Le Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2017 - RVF)

Château Chanteloiseau - Graves Cuvée Jean Jules 2014

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3/5 (2 reviews)

Médaille d'Or Gilbert & Gaillard

(2012 vintage notes)

A blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, this Graves red reveals delicate aromas of ripe red fruit and spices. Subtly oaky on the palate, with elegant tannin and solid structure. Excellent value for money!

Dame de Respide 2013 - Second vin du Château Respide-Médeville

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4/5 (1 review)

Dame de Respide is a second wine with a nose of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry) combined with a touch of smoky wood. This is a full-bodied, well-crafted Graves with a silky mouthfeel, demonstrating a fine mastery of ageing. Best served with a fine piece of red meat or roast poultry...

Château d'Uza 2012

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3.6/5 (32 reviews)

2*Coup de Coeur Hachette

"In 2008, the Guignards acquired this 28-hectare cru, formerly owned by the Lur-Saluces family (Yquem). It's a jewel, just as they said it would be. Voted "Coup de Coeur" last year, this Graves Rouge repeats the feat. The result of a blend dominated by Merlot (66%), it's acclaimed for its deep color and straightforward bouquet of cherry, plum, licorice and spice; the palate is no exception, round, ample and generous, underpinned by silky tannins. The long finish recaptures the complex aromas of the olfactory experience. A lasting harmony". (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2016)

Château Caillivet - Cuvée In 2012

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3.6/5 (28 reviews)

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"A beautiful, concentrated red wine distinguished by a rich, full body that gives free rein to an exuberant expression of black fruit with excellent definition. It even gives the impression of having seen the barrel, even though it was only aged in vats" (Le Guide des bonnes affaires du vin 2015 - Gerbelle & Maurange). A red with a rich, velvety mouthfeel, revealing a minty, liquorice freshness of the finest effect...