Château Gravas
Sauternes (Bordeaux)

The Estate
Château Gravas was founded in 1789 and has been in the Bernard family for five generations. It is currently owned by Michel and Florence Bernard.
The name "Gravas" comes from "graves", a gravelly soil that perfectly suits the production of Sauternes wines.
The estate is superbly located in Barsac between Château Coutet, Château Climens and Château Doisy-Daëne. The total production is 2,000 cases/year.


Michel and Florence Bernard


Florence, Michel and their daughter Melissa (Jan. 2008)





    

The cellar 

The tasting room

The Vineyard
There are 8 hectares (19.8 acres) of vineyard for the production of Sauternes. The soil is a mix of clay, sand and limestone. The 60 year-old vines are harvested by hand: the grapes are picked in successive passes. The wine is aged in both French and American oak barrels. There are 5 villages in Sauternes: Preignac, Barsac, Fargues, Beaumes and Sauternes.

The Wines


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UPC code: 7 84585 00128 6
2005 Château Gravas, Sauternes 12/750ml
2005 is an excellent vintage; very good weather conditions with lots of sun and cool nights, meaning a perfect balance to give birth to healthy and beautiful grapes.
 A blend of 90% Sémillon and 10% Sauvignon.
The wine shows a lovely pale golden color with deep golden highlights, and it offers aromas of candied fruits backed up by a hint of exotic fruit (mango, guava). On the palate, it is ample and fleshy, leading into a silky and long finish.
National Retail Price: $36.95 / bottle

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UPC code: 7 84585 01293 9
2005 Château Gravas, Sauternes 24/375 ml
 National Retail Price: $17.99/ bottle