Château des Graviers is a small, family-owned, biodynamic estate situated in Arsac, the southern edge of the prestigious Margaux appellation. This small yet highly ambitious domaine is led by Christophe Landry, now in the fifth generation of his family to steward the vineyards. Since taking charge in 1995, Christophe has dramatically expanded the estate from six to 18 hectares, applying a meticulous biodynamic farming approach that eschews chemicals and machinery in favor of hand labor and natural soil and vine health promotion. This dedication to organic and biodynamic viticulture allows Château des Graviers to capture the authentic essence of Margaux’s famed gravelly terroir.

The 2020 vintage at Château des Graviers exemplifies all that is celebrated in Margaux, combining elegance, finesse, and power in a seamless harmony of flavors. This wine blends all six Bordeaux red varieties, with Cabernet Sauvignon dominant at over 60%, followed by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot, and Carmenère. Christophe ferments each grape parcel with spontaneous indigenous yeasts in a range of vessels, including barriques (about 25% new), clay amphorae, and unique concrete tanks. The wine then ages for 18 months, reflecting an adaptive and precise regimen that changes each year, prioritizing the expression of terroir and the unique character of the vintage over strict formula.

Why You'll Love it:

• 2020 is regarded as one of the great Bordeaux vintages.
  
  
• Aromas of pure red and black fruits, delicate spice, violets and subtle licorice and cocoa notes. 
  
  
• Beautifully structured and textured palate, with taut red fruit flavors, cassis, ripe raspberries, and sweet plums that mingle with earthy components and mouth-coating river rock minerality.
  
  
• Ultra-fine tannins provide depth and a silky ands creamy texture rare in Bordeaux at this price tier. The finish is long, mineral-driven, and balanced, evidencing the wine’s exceptional purity and precision.

How To Serve It:

• Decant for an hour and serve at 60 degrees in large Bordeaux stems.
  
  
• Wonderful to enjoy now, but this wine and vintage have the stuffing to age gracefully for decades. Your patience will be rewarded with nuance and complexity that'll unfold magnificently over time.
  
  
• Pair with grilled ribeye with a peppercorn crust, duck breast with blackberry sauce, Wild mushroom risotto or aged, firm cheeses like Comté or Manchego