Graves

The area of Graves gets its name from the soil. Graves are a mix of gravels, clay and sand carried out by the river. Graves appellation is located just outside the town of Bordeaux.

The red wines of Graves are recognizable by their garnet-red color, rich, attractive and more robust than the other Médoc wines.

Two third of Graves wines are white. Among the best white wines in Bordeaux, they are generally fresh, fruity and dry (some time half-dry).

The appellation of "Graves supérieurs" is strictly reserved to sweet white wines.

List of Graves Great Growths