Winemaker Notes
In the family tradition which spans back multiple generations, Serge Musset took over this vineyard in 1966 and has operated and cultivated the terroir magnificently. He has succeeded in producing beautiful, expressive wines of remarkable quality.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
Just an old-fashioned Bordeaux Rouge, the 2014 Château Les Graves de Barrau offers black fruit, some leather, and hints of chalk in its aromas and flavors. Pair this wine with a dry-aged steak. (Tasted: October 9, 2017, San Francisco, CA)
In most of France, wines are named by their place of origin and not by the type of grape (with the exception of Alsace). Just like a red Burgundy is by law, always made of Pinot noir, a red Bordeaux is a blended wine composed mainly of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Depending on the laws of the village from which the grapes come, the conditions of the vintage and decisions of the winemaker, the blend can be further supported by Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot and in rare cases, Carmenere. So popular and repeated has this mix of grape varieties become worldwide, that the term, Bordeaux Blend, refers to a wine blended in this style, regardless of origin.
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