Graves Red Bordeaux Blend

This estate was bought in 1988 buy Jean-Michel Cazes (Lynch Bages and more recently Haut-Batailley) and sold in 2017 to the Balland family (Baret). 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. Aged in used Lynch Bages barrels. This 2014 is in a very good place now, but should age well for a few more years. Fresh and elegant, with typical Graves spiciness. Not the most complex but a very solid and seductive effort for the vintage.

Not as enjoyable as previous bottle a year ago, but still a nice developed claret. Time to drink up.

Really earthy with dusty rock framed by surprisingly ripe dark fruit aromas. Not as finessed as I'd hoped but pleasant nonetheless.

Dank ass wine.

I must be something right, the outlaws gave me this bottle and it's a superstar... It is super with a meal and just for a glass.. It's flavours are berryesque with the taste dancing across the tongue.. Bacchus when we meet I will open this first.... Let my journey for the perfect vault continue

Solid, good sense of terroir. Great value Bordeaux

Well done, Kat & Theo!

Slightly bretty, but smooth, minerally and drinking very well. Nice inexpensive Graves from a great vintage.

(**) well balanced 50% Merlot blend with savory and subtle red fruit notes; mild spice and a graceful finish. Might be passed its prime showing, as its elegance borders on shyness.

In to inexpensive Bordeaux lately. Blackberry, black current, bitter chocolate/espresso. Slightly tinny on the finish.