2018 Château La Grave a Pomerol

The 2018 La Grave is a bold, hearty Pomerol. Black cherry, plum, espresso, licorice, gravel, dried herbs and leather give La Grave its potent, somber feel. Imposing tannins add to an impression of rusticity. I would prefer to drink this over the next decade, give or take. 

- Antonio Galloni (03/2021)

Fragrant aromas of wild blackberries, dried blueberries, mahogany and dark spices. Charred bark and potpourri, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with elegant, sleek tannins. Concentrated and refined. Such finesse and depth. Try from 2024. (03/2021)

Another outstanding looking wine from the Moueix team, the 2018 Château La Grave has plenty of earthy black cherry and cassis as well as minerality and graphite on the nose. Deeply colored, medium to full-bodied, and with fine tannins, it's a solid, well-built Pomerol that's going to benefit from a year or two in the cellar. The blend is 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc that’s from more gravelly and fine clay soils. (05/2019)

A blend of 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 La Grave is deep garnet-purple in color. It bursts with notes of black raspberries, Morello cherries, and garrigue, plus nuances of pencil shavings, charcoal, and black olives. The full-bodied palate delivers bags of savory-laced black and red fruit layers with grainy tannins and seamless freshness, finishing earthy. (01/2023)

Fresh and focused, with direct red currant and damson plum compote flavors leading the way, backed by light tea, sandalwood and tobacco notes through the earth-tinged finish. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2022 through 2032. 2,000 cases made.

- J.M.