Chateau Petit Gravet Aine 2015

WEINWISSER: "Sattes Purpur- Granat, dicht in der Mitte, lila Schimmer aussen. Ein Traumbouquet mit viel Heidelbeeren, schwarzer Johannisbeere und zarten Rauchnoten, schön ausladend. Im Gaumen samtig, fast nur schwarzbeerig, Lakritze und Vanillemark, ein gigantisches, langanhaltendes Finale zeigend. Ich behielt den Wein relativ lange im Mund und es war - im Gegensatz zu ein paar aggressiv extrahierten Weinen am gleichen Tisch - eine richtiggehende Wohltat. Wer die perfekte Cabernet- Franc-Würze liebt (rund 80 % Anteil), muss diesen sensationellen Petit-Gravet-Ainé unbedingt kaufen."

JEB DUNNUCK: "From a great, yet tiny, sandy/clay terroir near Canon-la-Gaffelière and a unique Cabernet Franc-dominated blend mixed with 20% Merlot aged in new barrels, the 2015 Château Petit Gravet Aîné boasts a complex, exotic bouquet of incense, spring flowers, and dried herbs, with a beautiful core of black cherry and plum fruit. The palate is where this gem shines, however, and it’s sensationally pure, layered, and elegant, with a full-bodied, sexy style that just begs to be drunk. Give bottles a few years and enjoy over the following 15-20 years. This is an awesome wine brought to the US by American merchant Jeffrey Davies."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Some gently nutty aromas surround bright blueberries and subtly stony notes. Follows through to a palate with long, smooth and plush tannins. Great depth and detail here. Really fresh. Try from 2021."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "Composed of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot matured in 100% new French oak barrels for 18 months, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Petit Gravet Aine is provocatively scented of red currant jelly, raspberry tart and blackberry preserves with hints of dried roses, stewed tea and dried herbs. Medium to full-bodied, very firm and grainy with a lovely perfumed red fruit expression, it finishes long and minerally. This needs 2 to 3 years, at least!"

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Using 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot, this wine is deep in color, mineral driven with a rich, plush quality that you never see in Petit-Gravet. Full-bodied, concentrated and the ability to age. If you're a fan of Cabernet Franc, this is a wine you should make sure you taste."