A standout value from Graves, this blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon shows off precision winemaking and impressive depth. Rich layers of red cherry, blackcurrant, oak spice, and fresh acidity unfold with power and balance. Still youthful, with firm tannins and a touch of rustic charm, it promises excellent aging potential. 

Decanter | D 93
Published: Jan 5, 2022
Drink: 2024-2042

Red cherries and blackcurrant on the nose. This has such a great richness to it, not heavy but so deep you can just taste the layers and layers of fruit, oak spice and acidity. I like really the presence of this in the mouth, it's not completely integrated right now, there's a tiny bit of appealing sweetness but also some rusticity that comes across via dry tannins so it's not ready to drink, but it will be delicious in time. Precision winemaking on show - laser sharp with such detail! A top buy.

Wine Enthusiast | WE 91

Already showing balance between fruit and structure, this wine is ripe and dense. Juicy black fruits are highlighted by licorice and firm tannins that still leave room for acidity and black‑currant flavors. Drink this wine from 2026.

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BALANCE, CONCENTRATION AND STRUCTURE!
Cold pre-fermentation then fermentation in temperature-controlled vats. Vatting for 3 to 4 weeks at 28°. Aged in French oak barrels, 50% of which are new, for 12 months. Best enjoyed between 17° and 18°, keep.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 14.0%
Closure: Cork
Harvest: 2019
Oak: French oak, 50% new
Varietals: 60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
Vinification: Cold pre-fermentation maceration for 7–10 days, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled vats and approximately 7 days of post-fermentation maceration
Ageing: 12 months in French oak barrels, 50% new
Winemaker: Château de Chantegrive
Region: Graves, Bordeaux, France
Classification: Graves AOC

Serving Temperature: 17–18°C. 
Decanting: About 1 hour. A moderate decant allows the dark fruit, oak spice and savoury notes to become more expressive while helping the youthful tannins integrate.
Drinking Window: 2024–2042. The wine is entering a more approachable phase but has enough structure and concentration for further development in bottle.
Food Pairing: Grilled or roasted beef, lamb, duck, roast chicken, charcuterie, mushroom dishes, steak with Bordelaise sauce and grilled Mediterranean vegetables.