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
COMMENTARY: The wine world could live easily on AOC Bordeaux. Supplies from this wine designation seem endless. Some good, some not so good, and some like the attractive 2015 Château Graves de Barrau. TASTING NOTES: This is fruit-forward and juicy. Its clean and straightforward aroma and flavors are smooth and easy-to-drink. Pair its easy finish with a grilled hamburger and frites. (Tasted: August 8, 2018, 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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