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Chateau La Graviere Les Terrasses Cotes de Bourg Rouge
Vignobles Rodet Recapet
France - Bordeaux - Cotes de Bourg

Deep red color with a narrow purple rim. Attractive aromas of ripe, juicy cherry and blackberry over spice, integrated toasted aromas. The palate is balanced and full-bodied with supple tannins, displaying rich cherry flavors combined with gentle toasting characters and a touch of spice. The finish is lasting with a bitter almond aftertaste.

Specifications
Appellation
Cotes de Bourg
Wine Type
Red
Varietal(s)
70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon
Age of vines
Average 25 years
Agricultural Practices
Sustainable
Soil type
Gravel mixed with red clay on calcareous subsoil
Vinification
Manual harvest. Grape selection using sorting table. Skin contact maceration for two weeks in temperature-controlled vats. Aging in stainless steel tanks with French oak staves for 75% with the remaining 25% of the wine aged 12 months in barrels.
Production
4,500 (9-liter cases)
Pairings

Serve with red, white meats, poultry and fine cheeses.

Reviews and News

2021 Chateau La Graviere Les Terrasses Cotes de Bourg Rouge - 91 PTS - WE

2021 Chateau La Graviere Les Terrasses Cotes de Bourg Rouge - 91 PTS - WE

wine enthusiast 91 pts

 "This is a ripe, juicy wine, rich in blackberry fruits. It has balanced tannins that promise potential and aging. Drink this attractive wine from 2024. — Roger Voss"


- Wine Enthusiast (December 2023, Best of Year issue), 91 pts

2020 Chateau La Graviere Les Terrasses Cotes de Bourg Rouge - 90 PTS - WE
2018 Chateau La Graviere Les Terrasses Cotes de Bourg Rouge - 90 PTS - WE
2016 Chateau La Graviere Les Terrasses Cotes de Bourg Rouge - 91 PTS - Best of Year - WE
2015 Chateau La Graviere Les Terrasses Cotes de Bourg Rouge - 90 PTS - JD
2015 Chateau La Graviere Les Terrasses Cotes de Bourg Rouge - 90 PTS - Best of Year - WE

Producer Information: Vignobles Rodet Recapet

Vignobles Rodet Recapet is the owner of Château BrûleSécaille and Château La Gravière, located in the heart of the Côtes de Bourg region. The Récapet family purchased Château BrûleSécaille in ...
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