Graves Wine Region

 

Graves, Bordeaux, France as a Wine Region

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- Graves Gravel Guru
Named so for the gravelly base of soil common in the area, Graves is diverse in the wines it creates. Think red, white and sweet. The best reds of Graves are in Pessac-Léognan in the north, including the famed and lauded first growth, Chateau Haut Brion. There, and in the central area of Graves, come some deliciously dry white wine, while towards the south, you find the sweet wine of Sauternes & Barsac. Notable Facts While Graves is most certainly known for its high-quality appellations of Pessac-Léognan and the sweet regions of the south, it also produces dome delicious wine outside of these regions, particularly in the dry white category. The two white grapes, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, are the primary components of Graves' white wines. Many of the dry, crisp style white wines contain more Sauvignon Blanc, while the fuller-bodied whites of the area focus on Semillon. Graves is also known for red wines, based on Cabernet Sauvignon, like the rest of the left bank, and blending with Merlot and some Cabernet Franc.

France as a Wine Country

Capital: Paris
Currency: Euro

When it comes to wine, France is a classic. Classic blends, grapes and styles began in the country and they still remain. Think about it - people ask for a Burgundian style Pinot Noir, they refer to wines as Bordeaux or Rhone blends - Champagne even had to pass a law to stop international wineries from putting their region on the label of all sparkling wine.
The top regions of France are: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Languedoc-Roussillon, Loire, Rhone. And these regions are so diverse! It makes sense that wine regions throughout the world try to emulate their style. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah are no longer French varieties, but international varieties. They may not be the leader of cutting edge technology or value-priced wines, but there is no doubt that they are still producing wines of great quality and diversity.



Wineries in Graves

Winery
Château Belles-Graves

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château Brondelle

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château Carbonnieux

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château de Chantegrive

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château de Chantegrive

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château du Seuil

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château du Seuil

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Chateau Haut Brion

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château La Mission Haut-brion

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château Malartic-Lagraviere

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château Pape-clement

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château Villa Bel-Air

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Domaine De Chevalier

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Domaine des Graves d'Ardonneau

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château Haut Selve

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

domaine gasnier

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château Magneau

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château Villa Bel-Air

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Grand Enclos du Château de Cérons

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château Ferrande

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château Le Pavillon de Boyrein

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château Trebiac

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Clos Floridene

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château D'Archambeau

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Mouton-cadet

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château Graville-Lacoste

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Château Le Chec

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Dom. de Chevalier

Winery in Graves, Bordeaux, France

Wines from Graves Region

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2000 Château de Gaillat

Well-made, Cabernet-rich, classic Graves, full of red and black fruit flavours with a hint..
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11.00
2006 Chateau Le Chec Rouge, Graves

Christian Auney's pride in his estate's terroir is such that if you visit he's..
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11.00
2005 Château des Antonins Rouge

Mildly gamey, savoury claret, with generous plummy flavour and soft texture. Merlot-rich, ..
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8.00
2007 Château Le Chec Blanc

Aromas of vanilla oak, fresh limes and greengages, terrific with white wine-braised pork s..
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11.00
les Hauts de Larrivet Haut

The second wine of the legendary Graves property L'Arrivet Haut-Brion, this represents..
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10.00
Château Larrivet Haut

'Classic Graves aromatics of soy, cedar, underbrush, sweet currants and cherries along wit..
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23.00
Vergelegen The White 2007

Vergelegen's reputation as one of the best new world wineries around is more than justifie..
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20.00
Château Branon 2000

The inaugural vintage of what is surely one of the most exciting developments in the Grave..
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100.00
Vosne Romanee 1989 De Belgraves & Co.

From the outstanding 1989 vintage this stunning Vosne Romanee has an amber/ruby colour an..
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50.00
Chateau Mayne Leveque 1989 Graves

From the outstanding 1989 vintage this stunning red wine is a big intense alcoholic win..
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40.00
Chateau Mayne Leveque 1986 Graves

From the very good 1986 vintage this lovely red wine is smmoth and fruity with a long dry..
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26.00
Chateau Bouscaut 2002 Graves Grand Cru Classe

Scoring 84/100 Parker points and from the good 2002 vintage this is a buttery honeyed o..
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40.00
Chateau Chicane 2001 Graves

From the good 2001 vintage this medium bodied red wine is firm and concentrated with toas..
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20.00
Chateau Carbonnieux 1983 Grand Cru Classe Graves

From the good 1983 vintage and scoring 85/100 Parker points "The 1983 is an attracti..
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50.00
Chateau Laville Haut Brion 1994 Graves

This stunning dry white wine scores 94/100 Parker points and is this "medium-bodied w..
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190.00
Chateau Carbonnieux 2003 Graves Grand Cru Classe White wine

From the outstanding 2003 vintage and scoring 91/100 Parker points this stunning white win..
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70.00
Chateau Laville Haut Brion 1983 Graves

This stunning dry white wine scores 90/100 Parker points and "The 1983 Laville-Haut-B..
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110.00
Chateau Smith Haut Lafite 1970 Graves Grand Cru Classe

From the very good 1970 vintage this ruby red wine has spicy cedary and fragrant aromas w..
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40.00
Chateau Smith Haut Lafite 1983 Grand Cru Classe Graves

From the good 1983 vintage this ruby red wine has spicy cedary and fragrant aromas with a..
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50.00
Chateau Cabanes AOC Graves

Blend of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet-Franc. Full of freshness with aromas and ..
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9.99


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