Chateau Les Gravieres 2016

100 % Merlot, durchschnittlich 45 Jahre alte Reben; 4,5 ha in der Gemeinde St Sulpice de Faleyrens und St Laurent des Combes, unweit von Chateau Monbousquet gelegen; auf sandigem Kies, tiefem Kies und eisenhaltigem Unterboden; gut drainagierte Böden, begrünt zwischen den Rebzeilen, biologische Arbeitsweise, selektive Handlese mit weiterer rigoroser Auslese an Sortiertieschen, Gärung in Edelstahl, Malolaktik und Ausbau in 100 % neuen Barriques für ca. 16 Monate, lange Lagerung auf der Hefe. 13,0 % vol;

- 96 Punkte und GOLD beim Concours Terres de Vins
- Grand Cold (im Jahr 2023) bei den Selections Mondiales des Vins wine tasting contest (Canada)

- 91 Punkte VINOUS, Neal Martin: "The 2016 Les Gravières has a perfumed, quite floral bouquet with crushed violet petals infusing the blackberry and strawberry aromas. The oak here is nicely integrated. The palate is well balanced with a fine line of acidity and hints of salted licorice infusing the black fruit. Good build in the mouth and gentle grip on the finish. EXCELLENT. 2021-2035."

- 91 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: "A decidedly riper style with dark-plum compote and notes of rhubarb and licorice. The palate has density of fruit in a dark, essence-like mode with full body and assertive, rich and ripe tannins. Try from 2022."

- 1* GUIDE HACHETTE: "This cuvée has seduced the jury with its intense purple robe and generous nose which delivers plenty of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant) and mild spices (vanilla, cinnamon). Full on attack, its rich flesh rises in power, supported by quality tannins to a long finish. A gourmet 2016 with sure aging potential. 2021-2027.

- 91 Punkte Yves Beck: "There is finesse and complexity in the nose where I find spices, freshness and candied notes. On the Delicious on the palate, elegant and racy. There is breadth, powerful tannins and a structure that supports the aromatic intensity on the finish. A wine that perfectly combines maturity of the fruit with freshness of the structure. 2022-2032.“

- Bernard Burtschy, LE FIGARO: "Dark. Pleasant spices on the nose. Medium-bodied, supple and suave, good constitution on the palate. Elevage is mastered and classy. Drink 2019-2024.“