Chateau La Grave a Pomerol 2010
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Best served with grilled meats and ripe, soft cheeses.
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Wine Spectator
Broad and creamy, with plum, boysenberry and blackberry fruit carried by seamless, polished structure. Despite the lush flavors, this is serious a wine, boasting a strong graphite spine that strides through the finish and lovely flecks of anise and black tea hanging in the background for added range. Should age well. Best from 2015 through 2030.
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James Suckling
Wonderful charming nose with wild strawberries, milk chocolate and raspberries. Opens up with eucalyptus and licorice. So soft and velvety on the palate with a beautiful finesse-driven texture. Full and with silky tannins. Long and very enjoyable. Drink from 2016.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
One of the more impressive examples from this estate (normally a light, fruity but seductive styled wine), the 2010 possesses more weight and richness while not losing any of its seductive powers. Its deep ruby/purple color is followed by copious notes of kirsch, raspberries and loamy soil undertones. Medium to full-bodied, pure, soft and opulent, this impressive Pomerol will drink well young and last for a decade.
Barrel Sample: 90-92 Points
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La Grave could be considered the equivalent of a third growth in the Médoc and ranks amongst the top Pomerol. His very first personal acquisition, Christian Moueix purchased the estate in June 1971 and gave a great deal of attention to the restoration of the chateau, cellar, and vineyard. Today, as part of the Ets Jean-Pierre Moueix properties, it receives the same meticulous care as the other family’s top chateaux.
The illustrious and famed Bordeaux negociant firm of Ets. JeanPierre Moueix was founded in 1937 and holds exclusive rights to sell and manage some of the greatest vineyards on the right bank of Bordeaux. The properties of Jean-Pierre Moueix can be found in the appellations of Pomerol and St. Emilion with each estate being carefully selected by Christian Moueix. The Moueix family has defined a style of winemaking distinguished by integrity and total devotion to the expression of each individual vineyard.