GRAVES · LEFT BANK

Graves is the region which first established Bordeaux's reputation. Its wines were exported to England as early as the 12th century and Samuel Pepys drank Ho Bryan (sic) in London on 10th April, 1663. The names Graves is derived from "gravel" and the best soils are gravel-rich mixed with sand and occasionally clay. Graves is larger in areas than the Médoc but produces only half the amount of wine. The best wines of Graves were initially classified in 1953 with this classification being confirmed in 1959. Until 1987, this entire region, which runs immediately south of the city of Bordeaux until it reaches Sauternes, was known as the Graves and its entirety is still sometimes informally referred to as such, but from the 1986 vintage a new communal district was created within Graves, based on the districts of Pessac and Léognan, the first of which lies within the suburbs of the city.

2015 CHÂTEAU de CHANTEGRIVE
· GRAVES AOC
+801730 · 12x750ml
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50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Beautiful ruby color, seductive and complex bouquet with notes of toast and black ripe fruit. The attack is frank and wide, supported by silky tannins.
Serve with Red meat, game birds, poultry or on light, matured cheeses.

STATUS: SOLD OUT
JS: 92 || DC: 87 || VI: 87-89 || JR: 16

VINTAGE NOTES:
15 || 14 || 09

2014 CHÂTEAU de CHANTEGRIVE BLANC
· GRAVES AOC
+790283 · 12x750ml
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50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Sémillon.
Bright green yellow opens the overture. The balanced bouquet vibrates in the tension field between fruity aromas with white peach, lemon peel and pineapple, floral aromas like honeysuckle, lavender and acacia blossom and mineral aromas such as sea salt. On the palate first the Sauvignon Blanc, with gooseberries and citrus fruits, then, however, the Sémillon sounds through with yellow Steinobst, again everything very finely accompanied by a cool mineral touch.
This wine is a perfect aperitif and goes nicely with lighter style cuisine.
Enjoy Château de Chantegrive with scallops, summer salads with strawberries, pineapple, and blueberries, grilled chicken, zucchini, summer squash, and pasta with pesto and garlic sauces.

STATUS: OPEN

VINTAGE NOTES:
14

2020 CHÂTEAU CIVRAC LAGRANGE CUVEE PLAISIR BLANC
· GRAVES AOC
+837715 · 12x750ml
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50% Semillon, 50% Sauvignon Blanc.
Beautiful pale yellow color. Harmonious, complex and rich nose. Particularly expressive fruit. Notes of white flowers and exotic fruits (lychee, passion fruit) mixed with aromas of apricot and white peach. Fresh attack. Good volume in the mouth with richness, fat and complexity. Round and corpulent wine. Long lemony finish with delicate woody and minty notes. Elegant wine in harmony.
Perfect with seafood, scallops, prawns, white meat, oven-baked fishes or with white cream sauce, sweetbreads, light cheese (goat cheese) and foie gras.

STATUS: OPEN

VINTAGE NOTES:
20 || 18

2018 CHÂTEAU CIVRAC LAGRANGE CUVEE PLAISIR ROUGE
· GRAVES AOC
+837714 · 12x750ml
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70% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Beautiful garnet red color. Aromatic wine. Very expressive nose with notes of red fruits (raspberry and blackberry). Elegant and round attack. Nice balance with silky and smooth tannins. Well balanced structure with harmonious tannins. Aromas of vanilla and red fruits. Charming and well-structured wine.
Ideal for a dinner aperitif, cold meats, beef, veal, poultry, cheeses.

STATUS: OPEN

VINTAGE NOTES:
18 || 16

2020 CHÂTEAU PEYRAT ROUGE
· GRAVES AOC
+837716 · 12x750ml
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80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Ruby color, brilliant. Spicy, fresh, toasted, blackcurrant nose. Straight on the palate, fresh, spicy, notes of nutmeg, hazelnut, fresh red fruits. The terroir is still marked by the ample, clean and spicy mouthfeel.
Ready to drink with spicy dishes, grilled meats or fine cold cuts.

STATUS: OPEN

VINTAGE NOTES:
20 || 19

2020 CHÂTEAU PEYRAT BLANC
· GRAVES AOC
+837717 · 12x750ml
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80% Semillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc.
Brilliant robe, golden reflections, generous nose, grilled almonds, mangoes, yellow flowers, flint. Fresh on the palate, anise, quince, ripe fruit, intense We find the sharpness and liveliness given by this unique terroir and the coated and energetic character of Sémillon.
Seafood, Scallops, Foie Gras, Risotto, cheese, and blue-veined pasta.

STATUS: OPEN
JL: 88

VINTAGE NOTES:
20 || 18

2020 CLOS FLORIDENE BLANC
· GRAVES AOC
+888295 · 12x750ml
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75% Sauvignon Blanc, 24% Sémillon, 1% Muscadelle.
Clos Floridène Blanc has the particular character of white wines from great limestone terroirs: green gold color, intense aroma with fruity notes of white peach, lemon, grapefruit, mineral, grilled, toasted. Powerful and fresh flavors of fruit in all its brilliance, density, and structure of a great white wine. It can be kept for at least 10 years. A very pure wine, clearly outlined, without heaviness. It displays a very nice presence, in line with the 2019, with however perhaps a little less sharpness.
It is ideal to accompany vegetarian dishes, pork, poultry, wine and snacks.

STATUS: OPEN
WE: 93 || WS: 91 || JMQ: 91 || RP: 90 || JS: 90 || JA: 90 || JL: 90

VINTAGE NOTES:
20 || 18 || 13 || 11

2018 CLOS FLORIDENE BLANC
· GRAVES AOC
+849004 · 12x750ml
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51% Sauvignon Blanc, 49% Sémillon.
Clos Floridène Blanc has the particularities of white wines produced on great calcareous soils: green-gold color, intense aroma with fruity notes of white peach, lemon, grapefruit, toasted and grilled nuances. Powerful and fresh flavors of fruit at its best, with the density and structure of a great white wine. Ageing potential of at least 10 years.
It is ideal to accompany vegetarian dishes, pork, poultry, wine and snacks.

STATUS: OPEN
JS: 91 || DC: 91 || WS: 90 || WE: 90 || RP: 89-91 || JR: 16.5

VINTAGE NOTES:
18 || 13 || 11

2013 CLOS FLORIDENE BLANC
· GRAVES AOC
+763557 · 12x750ml
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56% Sauvignon Blanc, 43% Semillon, 1% Muscadelle.
Clos Floridène Blanc has the particularities of white wines produced on great calcareous soils:green-gold color, intense aroma with fruity notes of white peach, lemon, grapefruit, toasted and grilled nuances. Powerful and fresh flavors of fruit at its best, with the density and structure of a great white wine.
Pair with white fish like Sea Bass and Haddock; or great with Lobster. Aging potential of at least 10 years.

STATUS: OPEN
WS: 90 || RP: 91-92

VINTAGE NOTES:
13 || 11

2018 CLOS FLORIDENE ROUGE
· GRAVES AOC
+849005 · 12x750ml
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70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot.
Clos Floridène Rouge is strongly marked by an unusual association in Bordeaux, Cabernet-Sauvignon on calcareous soil. With a bright and intense color, it has black-currant and wild strawberry aromas, with hints of mint, liquorice and smokiness. The fruit and tannin are powerful, silky and fresh.
Best paired with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.

STATUS: OPEN
WS: 91 || WE: 90 || NM: 89-92 || VN: 89-91 || DC: 88 || RP: 87-89 || JR: 16.5+

VINTAGE NOTES:
18 || 11 || 10