Château de Chantegrive Graves rouge 2020

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Long considered one of the appellation's flagship properties, this very large estate in the southern Graves region belongs to the Levêque family, who are also renowned brokers in the Bordeaux region. It is now managed by Hubert de Boüard (Château Angélus), who produces very typical red and white wines destined for great success. Both the red and white wines are very expressive, delicately aromatic, rather refined, and well-balanced. The Caroline cuvée, the estate's flagship cuvée with a well-established reputation, is rich yet elegant.

Guide Hachette des vins

About wine:

Elegant and complex in its aromatic expression, this is a beautiful wine for aging, full-bodied, supple, and round, supported by solid, ripe, well-integrated tannins. 2027-2032

About the estate:

Created from scratch in 1967 by broker Henri Lévêque, this vineyard, which originally covered 2 hectares, is now a beautiful estate of nearly 100 hectares (HVE3 certified), currently run by the founder's daughter, Marie-Hélène Lévêque, advised since 2006 by Hubert de Boüard. A sure bet in Graves, with numerous Favorites its credit.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the estate:

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the estate:

An iconic property in Podensac, in the heart of the Graves appellation, Chantegrive was created by Henri Lévêque. This historic Bordeaux wine broker began his adventure in 1966 with just two hectares of vines. Long a pioneer in the production of ambitious wines, Chantegrive experienced a slump in the early 2000s. The château, taken over by Marie-Hélène Lévêque with the advice of Hubert de Boüard since 2006, now produces wines that have regained their place among the appellation's finest. Launched in 2020, the Les Oiseaux range presents a cleverly modern and impulsive image of Graves wines.

Wine Enthusiast

About wine:

This is a fruity wine, with blackberry aromas at the forefront. The acidity and firm tannins that accompany the fruit suggest a bright future for this wine. Drink from 2025 onwards.

James Suckling

About wine:

A linear, rather tight red with notes of small fruits, crushed stone, and bark. Medium-bodied, with firm tannins and a slightly austere finish. 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Give it 2 or 3 years to soften up.

Terre de Vins

About wine:

After a nuanced nose of blackcurrant, prune, and a hint of chocolate, you will be seduced by the roundness of the tannins, the tender flesh of the cherry, and the aromas of black fruits such as blackberry and blackcurrant, and subtle mocha. Very fresh through to the peppery and refreshing finish.

Yves Beck

About wine:

Currently, 36 hectares are in production at Chantegrive on soils of gravel, rounded pebbles, and fine sand over clay-limestone subsoil. The wine is aged for 12 months in barrels, 50% of which are new. The 2020 vintage stands out for its intense fruitiness and chalky nuances. Juicy, the wine is supported by precise, velvety tannins. A sapid, harmonious Chantegrive, ready for the future! 2025-2037

Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

About wine:

Deep purple color with violet highlights and an almost black core. Aromatic nose with blackberries, elderberries, herbs, and hints of raw meat in the background. Well-structured on the palate with ripe but firm tannins, delicate fruit, and subtle spices, well-balanced with excellent length.