Château de Chantegrive - Graves blanc Cuvée Caroline 2020

Bettane & Desseauve

About the domain :

Long considered one of the appellation's flagship estates, this very large property in southern Graves is owned by the Levêque family, also renowned Bordeaux brokers. It is now followed by Hubert de Boüard (Château Angélus), who produces a very typical wine, both red and white, destined for great success. Both red and white wines are highly expressive, finely aromatic, rather refined and well-balanced. Cuvée Caroline, the estate's flagship cuvée, is rich yet elegant.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the domain :

Created ex nihilo in 1967 by wine broker Henri Lévêque, this cru, which originally covered 2 ha, is now a fine unit of almost 100 ha (HVE3 certified), now run by the founder's daughter, Marie-Hélène Lévêque, advised since 2006 by Hubert de Boüard. An established name in Graves, with numerous Favorites awards to her credit.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

About the domain :

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

About the domain :

An emblematic estate in Podensac, in the heart of the Graves appellation, Chantegrive was created by Henri Lévêque. This historic Bordeaux wine broker began the adventure in 1966, with just two hectares of vines. Long a pioneer in the production of ambitious wines, Chantegrive entered a slump in the early 2000s. The château, taken in hand by Marie-Hélène Lévêque with Hubert de Boüard's advice since 2006, is now producing wines that are once again among the appellation's finest references. Launched in 2020, the Les Oiseaux range gives an intelligently modern and playful image of Graves wines.

Wine Enthusiast

About the wine:

Aged in barrels, this well-balanced wine lies between ripe citrus fruit and spices. It offers a hint of pineapple and lively acidity.

Vinous A. Galloni

About the wine:

Cuvée Caroline 2020 is rich, full-bodied and creamy. Vinification in barrel, with stirring on the lees, brings out a magnificent texture. This is one of the best vintages I can remember tasting. Candied lime, apricot, white flowers and a hint of spice develop into a resonant finish. 2023-2028

James Suckling

About the wine:

Aromas of sliced apples and lime zest with citrus blossom and crushed stones. The palate is polished and round, with full body and tangy acidity. Creamy finish. 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Semillon. For drinking or cellaring.

Terre de Vins

About the wine:

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. Gastronomic wine.

Yves Beck

About the wine:

Aged for 9 months in barrels (50% new, 50% single-vineyard), Cuvée Caroline has a yield of just 20hl/ha. Its complex bouquet reveals hints of dried apricots, orange zest and lemons. Good density, depth and a touch of salt on the finish. Juicy, persistent finish. 2023-2032

Vert de Vin

About the wine:

The nose is fruity, offering freshness, a fine crispness and a certain complexity. Notes of green apple, fleshy nectarine and, to a lesser extent, quince are combined with hints of toastiness and fine hints of yuzu, zest and almond. Fruity on the palate, with freshness, minerality and good definition, as well as a fine saline edge, greediness, roundness, length and good structure. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of fleshy apple, crushed nectarine and, more lightly, lychee, combined with hints of yuzu, toasted oak and peach blossom, fleshy berries, fine hints of almond and a subtle hint of iodine (in the background). Good length.