Chateau Crabitey Graves Blanc displays a fine, light yellow color and a nice brilliance. Its nose is fine and complex - even lemony with its pomelo scent - with some smoky notes. In the mouth, the wine is fully developed and complex, with a nice volume as well as a light acidity for the freshness. The finish is long and distinguishes itself by nice and light woody and citrus fruit aromas.
Bisque, smoked fish, roasted chicken and vegetables with fresh herbs
"This wine's acidity and ripe tannins indicate a rich future. A smoky character lies behind both freshness and blackberry flavors. The wine will be ready from 2024. Vegan.- ROGER VOSS"
- Wine Enthusiast (April 2023), 89 pts
"The 2020 Crabitey Blanc, 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% Sémillon, offers an
attractive mix of bright, floral accents and textural depth. Lemon confit,
almonds, dried herbs, sage and mint are nicely lifted in this bright,
nuanced white. - Antonio Galloni."- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (January 2022), 89 pts
"Grapefruit, green apples, lime zest and fennel on the nose. Fruity and herbal, with a medium body and fleshy texture. Simple and tasty. 80% sauvignon and 20% semillon. Vegan. Drink now."
- James Suckling (January 2023), 89 pts
"Fresh, pretty nose of gooseberries, lime zest, lemon and green apple. Light to medium body with sharp acidity. Tangy and citrusy. 70% sauvignon blanc and 30% semillon. Vegan. Drink now."
- James Suckling (January 2022) 90 pts
"The 2019 Crabitey Blanc is super expressive from the first taste. Crushed rocks, mint and lemon peel are all finely cut in this steely, focused white loaded with personality. Bright, saline notes underpin the persistent, vibrant finish. This is such a pretty wine. - Antonio Galloni."
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (Primeur tasting, June 2020) 89-91 pts
"Composed of 70% Sauvignon Blanc and 30% Sémillon, the Crabitey 2019 Blanc has compelling scents of white peaches, grapefruit and passion fruit with hints of pineapple tart and coriander seed. The medium-bodied palate has a seriously racy line of freshness cutting through the intense citrus and tropical fruit layers, finishing chalky. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown"
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Primeur tasting, July 2020) 88-90 pts
"An easygoing and fresh wine, this brings out a crisp texture of citrus as well as richer white stone fruits. The wine's bright fruitiness and lively acidity are delicious. Drink now. - ROGER VOSS"
- Wine Enthusiast (April 2021), 88 pts
Château Crabitey is situated in the town of Portets, a flagship wine-growing area in the Graves area of Bordeaux.
The Château was built in 1872 by Franciscan nuns who used it ...
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