2019 vintage. Château La Grave, Fronsac.From the same owners as the excellent Canon- Fronsac La Fleur Cailleau, biodynamically farmed since 1990. Very attractive elegant Fronsac. Abv. 14,5%.
2019 vintage. Château La Grave, Fronsac.From the same owners as the excellent Canon- Fronsac La Fleur Cailleau, biodynamically farmed since 1990. Very attractive elegant Fronsac. Abv. 14,5%.
Nov 2nd, 2022
Wonderful nose. Earth. Mineral. Berries. Cocoa. Floral. Appealing grapiness. Camphor. Creosote. Juicy and concentrated. It has major structure and depth. Acid is good but not great. Big tannins. Long finish. Decadent. Sneaky persistence.
Wonderful nose. Earth. Mineral. Berries. Cocoa. Floral. Appealing grapiness. Camphor. Creosote. Juicy and concentrated. It has major structure and depth. Acid is good but not great. Big tannins. Long finish. Decadent. Sneaky persistence.
Jul 31st, 2021
I would like to revisit this wine, perhaps from a less challenging vintage. As such the 2011 Paul Barre Château La Grave is somewhat austere, requiring ample time to open. Initially reserved aromas of black cherries, plums, and red currant are followed underbrush and earth. The attack is soft, giving way to fine, powdery tannins and high-toned, tart acidity that co-mingles with swirling and subdued tones of ash and dried leaves. 13.0% ABV | Sample
I would like to revisit this wine, perhaps from a less challenging vintage. As such the 2011 Paul Barre Château La Grave is somewhat austere, requiring ample time to open. Initially reserved aromas of black cherries, plums, and red currant are followed underbrush and earth. The attack is soft, giving way to fine, powdery tannins and high-toned, tart acidity that co-mingles with swirling and subdued tones of ash and dried leaves. 13.0% ABV | Sample
Feb 8th, 2017
Good Bordeaux, very clean, biodynamic farming, buy again
Good Bordeaux, very clean, biodynamic farming, buy again
Apr 7th, 2020
Canon-Fronsac, Libournais, Bordeaux, France
