Chateau La Grave a Pomerol (Trigant de Boisset) 2005 Pomerol《Terroir Collection - TF1106》

Region : Pomerol

Grapes : 85% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol : 13.5%

Website : https://www.moueix.com/en/pomerol/lagrave

🏅Wine Spectator 94 pts

🏅Wine Enthusiasm 90 pts

🏅Vivino 4.2

A lovely estate situated on the western side of the plateau of Pomerol, Château La Grave dates back to the 19th century, when it was owned by the Trigant de Boisset family. As its name indicates, the terroir of Château La Grave is almost pure gravel, marking the beginning of a mile-long gravelly strip that continues into Saint-Émilion, passing through Château Cheval Blanc before ending at Château Figeac. 

Acquired by Christian Moueix in 1971, Château La Grave was his first vineyard purchase. A great deal of attention was given to the renovation of the vineyard, château, and cellar in order to restore the wine’s place among the top estates of Pomerol.

An elegant, delicate, charming wine, the gravelly soils of La Grave offer poise and linearity, while the ripe, red fruit and characteristic silky texture make the wine approachable and enjoyable, even in its youth.

Appellation : Pomerol

Vineyard size : 8 hectares (19.8 acres)

Soil types : Gravel and fine clay 

Vineyard grape varietals : 85% Merlot - 15% Cabernet Franc

Average vine age : 20 years 

Viticulture : Certified HVE 3 , « Culture raisonnée » , Soil tilling (4 ways) , Vine growth management adapted to the climatic conditions

Harvest : Manual harvest

Winemaking : In thermo-regulated concrete and stainless-steel vats Gentle & controlled maceration & extraction

Aging : 16-18 months in French oak barrels (40% new)

🏅Wine Spectator 94 pts

There's pure crushed fruit on the nose, with raspberry, dark chocolate and berry. Full-bodied, with supervelvety tannins and a long, long finish. Has wonderful balance and richness.

🏅Wine Enthusiasm 90 pts

Relatively light, this is fresh, with juicy red plum flavors topped by acidity. The tannins float over the fruit, leaving softness with only light tannins but a good fresh aftertaste.