2021 | Chateau de la Grave | Grains Fins

On the nose, subtle aromas of citrus and exotic fruits interplay with spicy and lightly woody notes. The palate is rich, round and expressive, with lovely aromatic complexity and superb length.

Producer Information

Nestled in a 14th century castle, Château de la Grave is an exceptional addition to the enotri community, offering a stunning collection of Bordeaux wines faithful to the traditions of this celebrated region of France. Guiding principles include respect for the environment; quality control in the vineyards; vinification and maturing in the pure Bordeaux tradition. There is a special welcome for all who delight in wine at this 14th century estate, with a chance to stay in the turret or in the main castle while enjoying wines from the estate and the surrounding area on the banks of the Bourg, the oldest Roman vineyards on the Atlantic coast of France. Well-recognized in French wine guides as an emerging star of the Bourg region, the wines of the Bassereau family blend Semillon and Colombard in an exquisite white, while the Merlot-dominated reds are spiced with Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec.
Since 1990, Philippe and Valérie Bassereau have managed Château de la Grave mixing tradition and modernity. The property is an estate of 50 hectares with 45 hectares of vines planted all around the Château, one of the biggest of its appellation (average size: 16 Ha). Located on the highest land of the Côtes De Bourg area, it is made up of Limestone, on the flatlands gravely soil, with mostly red gravels, and on the slopes gravel, clay and sand. Being sensitive to the quality and the authenticity of the wines, Château de la Grave adheres to very strict rules which respect the grapes, soil and environment. Combining traditional work of the soil with plowing and growing of grass, no chemical fertilizers, no chemical insecticides, along with purification station for the treatment of all viticulture waste products to grow the grapes as sustainably as possible.

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