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Our view: The nectar of this bottle of red Bordeaux wine appellation Craves 2005 vintage, this shows quite strong during the attack (in the mouth) and takes long.
It confirms its appellation Graves thanks to its tannins, which are felt so subtle. It is not too “strong” for Graves and remains accessible to everyone. The opinion of professionals is reliable. Its price: 9 €, ideal temperature: 17 ° C, to drink now
The opinion of professionals: The Graves, produced by the Areas of Mette Portets to the Gironde, is bottled at the Château Prieuré even-les-Tours. It is aged in oak casks which naturally complements its finesse and quality. It is a wine to taste and enjoy absolutely in a festive family gathering or friends.
The whole is more successful with an entry mouth affirmed. Tannins a little aggressive but present. Very good wine that reflects the name.
Denomination of Origin Controlled Graves
This is one of Bordeaux vineyards par excellence. Its history goes back a long time since it is already known in Roman times: the agronomist Columella already said “a wine bearing long and just became better after a few years.”
The name of Graves, however, appears in the Middle Ages: it serves to name the areas upstream from Bordeaux, between the left bank of the Garonne and the Landes plateau.
Later, Sauternes specializes to be a separate area devoted to sweet.
The name “Bass” from the nature of the soil consists of a variety of leftover stones (pebbles and gravel). The name for the Graves and Graves superiors.
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