Graves (France)
Bordeaux wines are the most famous wine blends in the world.
Graves is a red wine from from Bordeaux's Left Bank.
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, and Petit Verdot.
Graves Flavors
Dark berries, plum, and green bell pepper are typical Graves flavors. Hints of licorice and anise.
 Black Currant |
 Blackberry |
 Black Cherry |
 Plum |
 Olive Oil |
 Green Bell Pepper |
 Mint |
 Licorice |
Tertiary Flavors from Aging:
 Cedar |
 Vanilla |
 Toast |
 Tobacco |
Graves Profile
Graves wines tend to be full bodied with high tannins:
| BODY: | Full |
| TANNINS: | High |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALCOHOL: | 14% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 17-18°C (63-64°F) |
Graves Food Pairing
Rich flavors and tannins make Graves a perfect partner to flavory food.
Graves loves roasted lamb and BBQ.
 Mushroom |
 Hamburger |
 Ham |
 Casseroles |
 Pork |
 Lamb |
 Veal |
 Beef |
Excellent Pairing
BBQ. Grilled. Roasts.
Roasted Potatoes and Onions.
Grilled Mushrooms (Portobello).
Grilled Veggetables.
Rich Casseroles. Beef Stew.
BBQ. Chicken. Pork. Rabbit.
Roasted Lamb. Lamb Chops. Lamb Shank.
Hamburger. Cheese Burger. Bacon Burger.
Red Meat Dishes. Spareribs. Veal Chops.
Strip Steak. T-Bone. Kobe. Entrecôte.
Filet Mignon. Filetto (Italy). Solomillo (Spain).
The Ideal Glass for Graves
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The Bordeaux Glass was designed for enjoying fuller-bodied, tannic red wines. They are taller than other red wine glasses, and has a slimmer bowl. The tall size allows the bouquet of the wine to develop, smooth out rough edges, play down tannins, and allow the wine to achieve balance. The slimmer bowl directs the wine to the back of your mouth for a maximum taste. |
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Crus Classés de Graves
(Pessac-Léognan AOC)
The Graves wine classification of 1959 covers 13 red wines and 10 white wines from 16 châteaux in Bordeaux's Graves region.
In 1987 Pessac-Léognan AOC was created with all the 16 châteaux belonging to the new AOC.
Red Wines
Crus Classés de Graves
(Pessac-Léognan AOC)
| Château Bouscaut |
| Château Carbonnieux |
| Château de Fieuzal |
| Château Haut-Bailly |
| Château Haut-Brion (also Premier Cru Classé 1855) |
| Château La Mission-Haut-Brion |
| Château La Tour-Haut-Brion |
| Château Latour-Martillac |
| Château Malartic-Lagravière |
| Château Olivier |
| Château Pape-Clément |
| Château Smith-Haut-Lafite |
| Domaine de Chevalier |
White Wines
Grand Cru Classe de Graves
(Pessac-Léognan AOC)
| Château Bouscaut Blanc |
| Château Carbonnieux Blanc |
| Château Couhins |
| Château Couhins-Lurton |
| Château Haut-Brion Blanc |
| Château Latour-Martillac Blanc |
| Château Laville-Haut-Brion |
| Château Malartic-Lagravière Blanc |
| Château Olivier Blanc |
| Domaine de Chevalier Blanc |
Bordeaux Wines
Bordeaux is the most famous wine region in the world.
The region is dominated by red wines (90%).
The river Gironde splits the area in the Left Bank and the Right Bank:
Left Bank Wines
Bordeaux Rouge
Cabernet Sauvignon
Médoc
Margaux
Graves
Pessac-Léognan
Right Bank Wines
Bordeaux Rouge
Merlot
Saint-Emilion
Pomerol
White Wines
Bordeaux Blanc
Pessac Léognan
Entre-Deux-Mers
Sémillon
Sweet Wines
Sauternes (Sweet)
Sparkling
Red Grapes
66% Merlot
22% Cabernet Sauvignon
10% Cabernet Franc
1% Malbec
1% Petit Verdot
White Grapes
47% Sémillon
45% Sauvignon Blanc
5% Muscadelle