Chateau des Graves Bordeaux Superieur

2005 Deep purple color. Aromas of ripe red berries. On the palate, it's full-bodied and concentrated with firm tannins. Goes well with steaks, ribs and flavorful cheeses.

Additional Information

Though Château de Graves evokes a famous appellation in Bordeaux, its name is actually derived from the gravelly soil that, together with a layer of clay, composes part of this vineyard’s terroir. This very limited production, château-bottled wine is created under the close supervision of estate owner Eric Arnesen.

Grapes making this wine are harvested manually from vineyards that are pruned back 20% annually. Vinification takes place at 32ºC (89.5ºF) for 3 weeks. The wine is then fined using egg whites and aged for 14 months in two-year-old oak barrels.

This wine is a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 10% Cabernet Franc.