Château Manoir du Gravoux
The Manoir is an old medieval chateau, located on the top of a dale, facing the Domaine de l'A (Stéphane Derenoncourt's own property). Put together, the various parcels of this small valley make up the whole vineyard. The vines are classified according to their age and their degree of exposure to the sun. The combination of our rigorous work in the vineyard and ideal natural conditions (clay-limestone soils, south-exposed slopes, natural draining), enables the grapes to reach perfect maturity. The berries are picked according to each parcel’s stage of maturation and a highly precise vinification can then be undertaken. Our job in the winery is based on accurate extractions, in order to obtain a very fine wine, with a great fruit character and elegant tannins.
Printable versionWine Spectator
November 19, 2010About 2009 vintageRipe ans fresh, offering a solid core of crushed black cherry and dark current fruit that stays lively, with hints of anise and tobacco that linger on the open-knit finish. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now. 4,000 cases made. -J.M. Score: 88
Le Grand Guide des Vins de France
Aout 2008About 2006 vintage« Bouché avec une capsule à vis, ce Castillon offre un fruit parfaitement préservé.Un vin harmonieux, équilibré, gourmand et déjà prêt à boire» 15/20 (disponible aussi en bouchon liège)
Le Grand Guide des Vins de France
Aout 2008About 2005 vintage« Structuré, charpenté, ambitieux, mais aujourd’hui plus fermé que le 2006, c’est un vin que l’on peut garder encore un ou deux ans avant de l’ouvrir pour qu’il exprime son potentiel » 15/20
Wine Spectator
Nov 19, 2010About 2009 vintageRipe ans fresh, offering a solid core of crushed black cherry and dark current fruit that stays lively, with hints of anise and tobacco that linger on the open-knit finish. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now. 4,000 cases made. -J.M. Score: 88
Revue du Vin de France
Février 2007About 2004 vintageCommercialisé sous le label Terra Burdigala, ce cru est suivi par Stéphane Derenoncourt et son équipe. Le vin, corpulent allie fraîcheur de fruit et puissance en finale. Une belle réussite dans ce millésime. Note : 15/20
The Irish Times
Nov. 15th 2008About 2005 vintageBottle of the week - Made with nearly 90 per cent Merlot, this has wonderful ripe elegant plum fruits, with some perfectly integrated tannins. Good length and lovely restraint - a real gentleman. Serve with roast lamb. Stockists: Mad about Wine, Moycullen; www.jnwine.com[http://www.jnwine.com] €16.70
The Wine Spectator
2004About 2003 vintageVery fruity, with lovely berry and spice character. Medium-bodied, with soft tannins and a delicious finish. This little château is trying hard. From consulting enologist Stephane Derenoncourt and Terra Burdigala.
Gault & Millau
Février-Mars 2004About 2002 vintageStéphane Derenoncourt, l’illustre oenologue bordelais qui signe les vins les plus en vue, a réalisé un petit bijou. Ce beau vin dense, aux tannins élégants, certes encore un peu jeune, est d’une harmonie époustouflante à un prix d’amis. Point n’est besoin d’être riche pour bien boire. Coup de cœur !
Drinks - The Magazine of Fine Wine, Spirits and Living
Dec 2006About 2003 vintageBargain Bordeaux to try - Pedigree counts, and it shows in this collaborative by François Thienpont, whose family owns Le Pin, and Stephane Derenoncourt, consultant to the chic châteaux. The result is a wine with velvety blueberry creaminess and supple tannins around the edges.
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