Château Crabitey Graves Rouge presents a dark cherry color with nice ruby glints. The nose is fresh, revealing a wide range of red fruit aromas, along with a mellow and elegant oak presence. The mouth is powerful and round, supported by smooth and subtle tannins. The wine reveals a good length on the palate, with fruity and slightly oaky notes.
grilled lamb, beef stroganoff and hard cheeses
- Wine Enthusiast (April 2023), 89 pts
"The 2019 Crabitey is impressive, just as it was en primeur. Bright redtoned fruit, white chocolate, flowers, gravel and mint give the 2019 quite a bit of freshness and energy that builds over time. This mid-weight, wonderfully expressive Graves is a winner.- Antonio Galloni"
- Antonio Galloni's Vinous (January 2022) 91 pts
"This shows ripeness and richness with berry, spice and chocolate aromas and flavors. Medium body, round texture and a friendly finish."
- James Suckling (Primeur tasting, June 2020) 90-91 pts
"This rich wine is powered by tannins and generous blackberry fruits. It is currently dry, with a firm core. But the wine has weight and will develop well. Drink from 2023. - ROGER VOSS"
- Wine Enthusiast (April 2021), 90 pts
"Dark-cherry, blueberry, sage, thyme and earthy undertones. It’s medium-bodied with round tannins and a medium finish. A little light at the end. Drink or hold."
- James Suckling (February 2021), 89 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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