Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
100% Merlot.
The estate has been family owned since it was first created at the end of the 19th Century. Denis Barraud has been in charge of the estate since 1971, and his grandfather, Pierre-Henri Descrambe passed on his love for the vine to Denis.
Chateau Les Gravieres is a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru made from our vines at Saint-Suplice de Faleyrens. It's a dense and concentrated wine with yields of around 35hl/ha and 100% Merlot.
James Suckling: 94-95/100
The berry, chalk and walnut character comes through in both the nose and palate here. Medium to full body. Iodine. Sea shell. Great. Check it out.
Antonio Galloni - Vinous: 90-92 points
The 2023 Les Gravières, 100% Merlot, is laced with strong savory and mineral notes that give it its strong, assertive personality. Dark-toned fruit, gravel, incense, crushed rocks and lavender appear with time in the glass. Deceptive in its mid-weight feel, Les Gravières is built more on persistence than size.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate: 90-92/100
Less oaky than usual, the 2023 Les Gravières shows a dark, elegant bouquet of violet, licorice, spices and dark wild berries. Medium to full-bodied, rich and lively, it has a fleshy core of fruit with structured tannins and a delicate, long and ethereal finish.