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The extensive region of Graves, which runs parallel with the banks of the Garonne, is Bordeaux’s oldest wine growing area. AC Graves wines hail primarily from the stretch of land between La Brède and Langon, encircling the Barsac and Sauternes appellations. In 1987, it parted company with AC Pessac-Léognan in the north which embraces all the classed growths. The gravel-strewn outcrops near Bordeaux and sandy gravel soils further south are home to vineyards blessed with a particularly mild climate. The red wines are blended from Merlot; Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. The whites from Semillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle.
Grape varieties: Vins rouges : Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec. Vins blancs : sémillon, sauvignon, muscadelle
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The red wines are supple, elegant, well-structured, delicate and well-balanced with an enticing bouquet (red berries, violet, liquorice, peach). They generally mature harmoniously and pair well with roast white meats (veal, lamb) and cheeses (brie, coulommiers). The white wines, which bear the tell-tale characteristics of Bordeaux wines and are amongst the best the region has to offer, are dry, elegant, fleshy, lively wines that linger on the palate and boast a layered aromatic profile: honey, wax, muscat and acacia blossom when they are made from Semillon; more predominant citrus and exotic fruits when Sauvignon is the backbone varietal. Enjoy with shellfish, fish and white meats served with a sauce.
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