Red
2023

Graves
CRU CLASSÉ DE GRAVES
SAS VIGNOBLES LEVEQUE

Varietal blend
57 % Merlot
40 % Cabernet Sauvignon
3 % Petit Verdot
Alcohol by volume
14°​
Quantity produced
200 000 bottles
Size of the vineyard
43 ha​
Average age of vines
21 years old​
Grape varieties
51 % Merlot
 46 % Cabernet Sauvignon
3 % Petit Verdot
Soil type
Gravels, larger pebbles and sands. Limestone subsoil.
Vineyard skills
Certified High Environmental Value 3 and ISO 14001 SME. Reasoned cultivation, controlled productivity, disbudding, thinning out the leaves. Grass-growing between the rows and mechanical ploughing of the soil.
Yields in hls/ha (Grand Vin)
36 hl/ha
Vinification
Pre-fermentation cold maceration for 7 to 10 days. Alcoholic fermentation in thermoregulated stainless steel tanks at 18°C to 28°C. Post-fermentation maceration for 1 week. Malolactic fermentation in new oak barrels. Aging in French oak barrels (50% new) for 12 months.
Maturing/ageing : 12 months
Owner's words
In terms of temperature and rainfall, the year 2023 is characterized by a return to normal, without any excessive conditions. This results in rich and well-balanced juices. The wine has an intense and brilliant purple color, with a concentrated aromatic palette of red fruits and violets. On the palate, the wine is generous, with a beautiful structure that preserves the delicacy and elegance of the tannins. The finish is long and spicy. There is full fruit maturity while preserving aromatic freshness, which bodes well for the future of this wine.

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