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Graves

Graves wine guide: the wine region in France, its Cabernet Sauvignon, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
France
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Signature grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Styles
red · white
4
Signature grapes
2
Sub-regions
8
Bottles to find

Wine from Graves comes out of Bordeaux, France, where it sits as a wine region.

The signature grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, backed by Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

Vines root into clay, gravel and sand.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The region is known for red wine and white wine.

The named areas within are Pessac-Léognan and Graves Supérieures.

Soil
ClayGravelSandSilt
Climate
Maritime/oceanic
Styles
redwhite

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Baron Philippe de Rothschild Graves Mouton Cadet Reserve Rouge, Bordeaux, France
  • Bernard Magrez L'Ame de Pape Clement, Graves, France
  • Chateau Beauregard Ducasse, Graves, France
  • Chateau Calvimont Blanc, Graves, France
  • Chateau Crabitey, Graves, France
  • Chateau de Chantegrive Cuvee Caroline, Graves, France
  • Chateau de Chantegrive, Graves, France
  • Chateau de l'Hospital, Graves, France

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Graves: common questions

01.
What grapes is Graves known for?
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Cabernet Sauvignon is the signature grape of Graves. Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Graves make?
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Graves produces red wine and white wine.
03.
Where is Graves?
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Graves is a wine region in France.

More from here: every wine region in France, or the wider Bordeaux guide.

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