Château de Chantegrive - Graves blanc Cuvée Caroline 2022

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:

A bright color and lively aromas of pineapple, white fruit, and sweet spices. The barrel aging is very subtle, resulting in an elegant, lively palate that leaves a long trail of lemony freshness in the mouth. An immaculate Graves table wine that deserves to be paired with the finest seafood and shellfish. 2025-2030

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 fine, mature wine, aged in wooden barrels, is bursting with white fruits, rich apples, and spices. Its toasted notes blend with minerality and density. Best enjoyed from 2025 onwards. - Roger Voss

Vinous

About wine:

The 2022 Cuvée Caroline presents notes of apricot, white flowers, chamomile, and spices. Vinification and barrel aging contribute to the texture of this delicious and distinctive dry white wine. All the elements blend together gracefully. 2024-2032

James Suckling

About wine:

Notes of marzipan and oak spices accompany lime and green stone fruits. Good body on the mid-palate with a hint of vanilla and a subtle finish. Sauvignon blanc and Sémillon. Best in 1 or 2 years.

Terre de Vins

About wine:

This gourmet wine immediately captivates the nose with its exotic hint of vanilla and notes of lemon verbena and lime blossom. The palate is textured and rich, balanced by acidity, with flavors of pink grapefruit and lemon. A hint of minerality and sapidity enhances the overall experience.

Yves Beck

About wine:

The bouquet of Cuvée Caroline reveals hints of aging, but these are quickly replaced by aromas of citrus, spices, and verbena. Slightly salty on the attack, the wine displays a certain breadth and is well supported by a structure that ensures temperament and freshness right through to the finish. A sapid, harmonious, and ambitious wine. It can be enjoyed in its youth, but it will be very interesting to follow its evolution as it has considerable potential! 2025-2034