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Château de Chantegrive

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2022
91
Smoky cherries and tobacco form the character of this forward, medium-bodied, elegant, soft, cocoa, leafy, dark, cherry and espresso filled wine. Drink from 2025-2032. 90-92 Pts.

Smoky cherries and tobacco form the character of this forward, medium-bodied, elegant, soft, cocoa, leafy, dark, cherry and espresso filled wine. Drink from 2025-2032. 90-92 Pts.

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2022
90
Flowers, crisp, yellow citrus and crunchy green apples create an approachable, fresh, early drinking Bordeaux blanc. Drink from 2024-2027. 90-90 Pts.

Flowers, crisp, yellow citrus and crunchy green apples create an approachable, fresh, early drinking Bordeaux blanc. Drink from 2024-2027. 90-90 Pts.

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2021
89
Forward, medium-bodied, polished, soft, and loaded with sweet, red cherries, kirsch and a hint of cigar box notes, this easy-to-like charmer is ready to go on release. Drink from 2023-2031. 88-90

Forward, medium-bodied, polished, soft, and loaded with sweet, red cherries, kirsch and a hint of cigar box notes, this easy-to-like charmer is ready to go on release. Drink from 2023-2031. 88-90

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2021
91
Bright, crisp, fresh, just squeezed lemons and grapefruit are made even better with all the sweet honeysuckle. This vibrant, citrus filled charmer is ready to go and would be a perfect summer white wine. Drink from 2023-2030. 91

Bright, crisp, fresh, just squeezed lemons and grapefruit are made even better with all the sweet honeysuckle. This vibrant, citrus filled charmer is ready to go and would be a perfect summer white wine. Drink from 2023-2030. 91

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2020
90
Smoky cherries are at the core of this wine. One of the top wines from the Southern Graves, the wine is already open, and accessible allowing to enjoy all of its earthy, red, chocolate and espresso tinted, sweet fruits. Forward, medium-bodied and ready-to-go. you can enjoy this with pleasure on release. Drink from 2023-2035.

Smoky cherries are at the core of this wine. One of the top wines from the Southern Graves, the wine is already open, and accessible allowing to enjoy all of its earthy, red, chocolate and espresso tinted, sweet fruits. Forward, medium-bodied and ready-to-go. you can enjoy this with pleasure on release. Drink from 2023-2035.

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Showing an unusually deep color, the wine is equally packed with smoky, dark red fruits, savory herbs and spice. Medium-bodied, sweet and juicy, with ample fruit on the palate, the wine is already accessible and easy to drink. This is a serious value wine that savvy shoppers should pay attention to. 88-90 Pts

Showing an unusually deep color, the wine is equally packed with smoky, dark red fruits, savory herbs and spice. Medium-bodied, sweet and juicy, with ample fruit on the palate, the wine is already accessible and easy to drink. This is a serious value wine that savvy shoppers should pay attention to. 88-90 Pts

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2020
90
Vibrant, fresh, yellow-citrus oriented, forward wine with a nice pop of green apples in the juicy finish. This is a solid white Bordeaux wine value. Drink from 2023-2029.

Vibrant, fresh, yellow-citrus oriented, forward wine with a nice pop of green apples in the juicy finish. This is a solid white Bordeaux wine value. Drink from 2023-2029.

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Notes of lemons and green apples pop from the nose while loads of energetic, sweet, yellow citrus and spice hit your palate. Juicy and fresh with good lift, this will be easy to like on release. This is a solid white Bordeaux wine value. 90 Pts

Notes of lemons and green apples pop from the nose while loads of energetic, sweet, yellow citrus and spice hit your palate. Juicy and fresh with good lift, this will be easy to like on release. This is a solid white Bordeaux wine value. 90 Pts

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2020
91
Creamy, fresh peaches and citrus rind with a floral edge create the core of this wine. On the palate, the wine is creamy, lively and sweet, with a sweet, yellow citrus finish. Drink from 2023-2029.

Creamy, fresh peaches and citrus rind with a floral edge create the core of this wine. On the palate, the wine is creamy, lively and sweet, with a sweet, yellow citrus finish. Drink from 2023-2029.

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Honeysuckle, lemon rind, pomelo, spice and tangerine all make an appearance on the nose and refreshing, zesty, sweet, creamy palate. This is going to be great to enjoy on a hot sunny afternoon. 90 Pts

Honeysuckle, lemon rind, pomelo, spice and tangerine all make an appearance on the nose and refreshing, zesty, sweet, creamy palate. This is going to be great to enjoy on a hot sunny afternoon. 90 Pts

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2019
91
Curried lemons, white peach, vanilla, and yellow citrus scents shine through on the nose. The wine is fresh, sweet, juicy and vibrant on the palate, finishing with creamy, sweet, citrus peel with a touch of vanilla bean. Drink from 2022-2028.

Curried lemons, white peach, vanilla, and yellow citrus scents shine through on the nose. The wine is fresh, sweet, juicy and vibrant on the palate, finishing with creamy, sweet, citrus peel with a touch of vanilla bean. Drink from 2022-2028.

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White peach, green apple, vanilla and lemon wax permeate the nose. On the palate, the wine borders between lush and fresh, with a creamy, lemon peel finish. 90 Pts

White peach, green apple, vanilla and lemon wax permeate the nose. On the palate, the wine borders between lush and fresh, with a creamy, lemon peel finish. 90 Pts

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2019
90
Medium-bodied, soft, refined and already open, the polished, red fruits with their touches of herbs, tea and dark cocoa are ready to go. This will be charming to drink on release. Drink from 2022-2032.

Medium-bodied, soft, refined and already open, the polished, red fruits with their touches of herbs, tea and dark cocoa are ready to go. This will be charming to drink on release. Drink from 2022-2032.

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Medium-bodied, elegant, forward and easy to drink, the fruit is sweet and ripe with a hint of smoke and soft textures. This will be fun to drink on release. 87-89 Pts

Medium-bodied, elegant, forward and easy to drink, the fruit is sweet and ripe with a hint of smoke and soft textures. This will be fun to drink on release. 87-89 Pts

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2019
90
Zesty, lemons and limes along with just a hint of white peach helps to deliver freshness, sweetness, along with a bright, pomelo and green apple note in the finish. Drink from 2022-2028.

Zesty, lemons and limes along with just a hint of white peach helps to deliver freshness, sweetness, along with a bright, pomelo and green apple note in the finish. Drink from 2022-2028.

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2018
92
Lemon, pear, honeysuckle and green apple fruits are ripe, juicy and fresh. Creamy in texture with freshness and plenty of pomelo and lemon in the finish, this is really showing well.

Lemon, pear, honeysuckle and green apple fruits are ripe, juicy and fresh. Creamy in texture with freshness and plenty of pomelo and lemon in the finish, this is really showing well.

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Leaning to the tropical side, you also find vanilla, lemon peel, pineapple and tangerine with a hint of honeysuckle on the nose and palate. This will be best enjoyed in its youth for maximum freshness.

Leaning to the tropical side, you also find vanilla, lemon peel, pineapple and tangerine with a hint of honeysuckle on the nose and palate. This will be best enjoyed in its youth for maximum freshness.

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2018
89
Forward, medium bodied, elegant, fresh, sweet, soft and smoky styled wine. The fruit has a really nice touch this year, good ripeness, vibrancy and a bit of smoke in the red berry finish.

Forward, medium bodied, elegant, fresh, sweet, soft and smoky styled wine. The fruit has a really nice touch this year, good ripeness, vibrancy and a bit of smoke in the red berry finish.

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Medium bodied, elegant and light on its feet, the wine is soft, elegant and easy to understand, as the ripe, red fruits with their earthy, smoky accents come with an early drinking charm. 87-89 Pts

Medium bodied, elegant and light on its feet, the wine is soft, elegant and easy to understand, as the ripe, red fruits with their earthy, smoky accents come with an early drinking charm. 87-89 Pts

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2018
90
Sweet, fresh, juicy, vibrant grapefruit, lemon and white peach fruits come though on the nose and juicy, creamy textured palate. This is perfect for near term drinking.

Sweet, fresh, juicy, vibrant grapefruit, lemon and white peach fruits come though on the nose and juicy, creamy textured palate. This is perfect for near term drinking.

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Pomelo, pineapple and lemon offer a nice initial pop along with honeysuckle and tropical fruits. Drink this on the young side for the maximum amount of fruit and freshness.

Pomelo, pineapple and lemon offer a nice initial pop along with honeysuckle and tropical fruits. Drink this on the young side for the maximum amount of fruit and freshness.

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2016
88
The smoky character shines through here. That's followed up by the medium bodied, core of soft, polished, red fruits, tobacco and more smoke. This is a perfect example of an early drinking charmer with character.

The smoky character shines through here. That's followed up by the medium bodied, core of soft, polished, red fruits, tobacco and more smoke. This is a perfect example of an early drinking charmer with character.

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Medium bodied, with a smoky core of soft, polished, red fruits and tobacco, this early drinking charmer will be ready to taste on release.

Medium bodied, with a smoky core of soft, polished, red fruits and tobacco, this early drinking charmer will be ready to taste on release.

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2016
85
Forward, easy to like, crowd pleaser, with plenty of juicy, crisp, citrus and bits of green apples to keep you busy. Drink this cool, and on the young side.

Forward, easy to like, crowd pleaser, with plenty of juicy, crisp, citrus and bits of green apples to keep you busy. Drink this cool, and on the young side.

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2016
88
Juicy, crisp, yellow, citrus fruits, vanilla and apples, paired with refreshing acidity and a strong, grapefruit oriented finish.

Juicy, crisp, yellow, citrus fruits, vanilla and apples, paired with refreshing acidity and a strong, grapefruit oriented finish.

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2015
87
Forward, medium bodied, easy drinking style of wine that delivers an uncomplicated smoked, cherry, plum and espresso tinged experience.

Forward, medium bodied, easy drinking style of wine that delivers an uncomplicated smoked, cherry, plum and espresso tinged experience.

3,738 Views   Tasted
The best red wine ever from Chantegrive. With depth of color, smoke, thyme, plum, espresso and earthy character, this wine is fresh, forward and fruity in the finish. 86 - 88 Pts

The best red wine ever from Chantegrive. With depth of color, smoke, thyme, plum, espresso and earthy character, this wine is fresh, forward and fruity in the finish. 86 - 88 Pts

2,411 Views   Tasted
2015
90
A delicious blend of ripe, juicy, crisp, lemon, pomelo, tangerine, and a dab of honey to round things out. Crisp, fresh and lively, this is ready to go.

A delicious blend of ripe, juicy, crisp, lemon, pomelo, tangerine, and a dab of honey to round things out. Crisp, fresh and lively, this is ready to go.

1,839 Views   Tasted
2014
85
Light, fresh, forward, easy going, simple, but charming, tobacco and red plum centered wine.

Light, fresh, forward, easy going, simple, but charming, tobacco and red plum centered wine.

2,356 Views   Tasted
With a push towards more ripeness and concentration, this wine has depth of flavor but is overwrought with the taste of oak and extraction. 84-86 Pts

With a push towards more ripeness and concentration, this wine has depth of flavor but is overwrought with the taste of oak and extraction. 84-86 Pts

1,680 Views   Tasted
2014
88
Well priced, dry, white Bordeaux wine with a vanilla tinged, fresh, just squeezed, bright array of citrus fruits and refreshing mouth feels, with a touch of honeysuckle, giving the wine more complexity.

Well priced, dry, white Bordeaux wine with a vanilla tinged, fresh, just squeezed, bright array of citrus fruits and refreshing mouth feels, with a touch of honeysuckle, giving the wine more complexity.

2,605 Views   Tasted
2013
83
Blending 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot produced a light simple, red berry quaffer, with too much oak in the finish.

Blending 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot produced a light simple, red berry quaffer, with too much oak in the finish.

2,849 Views   Tasted
2013
88
Pleasant easy drinking, forward, white Bordeaux wine with a grapefruit and lemon zest personality for early, uncomplicated, summer drinking.

Pleasant easy drinking, forward, white Bordeaux wine with a grapefruit and lemon zest personality for early, uncomplicated, summer drinking.

1,622 Views   Tasted
2012
86
This is a lighter, easy drinking, soft wine, with ample, red fruits that offers, early, uncomplicated drinking.

This is a lighter, easy drinking, soft wine, with ample, red fruits that offers, early, uncomplicated drinking.

2,638 Views   Tasted
2012
88
Fresh, crisp, sweet citrus fruits, a touch of vanilla and floral aromas add to the complexity and refreshing, grapefruit dominated finish.

Fresh, crisp, sweet citrus fruits, a touch of vanilla and floral aromas add to the complexity and refreshing, grapefruit dominated finish.

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2010
88
Medium bodied, with a smoky, black cherry, earth and fennel nose, the wine can use another few years to soften and come together. This is a nice Bordeaux value wine.

Medium bodied, with a smoky, black cherry, earth and fennel nose, the wine can use another few years to soften and come together. This is a nice Bordeaux value wine.

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2010
88
From a blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Semillon, the medium bodied wine pops with fresh grapefruit, lemon peel, vanilla, smoke and citrus. Fresh, lively and forward, this is a nice, early drinking, white Bordeaux value wine.

From a blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Semillon, the medium bodied wine pops with fresh grapefruit, lemon peel, vanilla, smoke and citrus. Fresh, lively and forward, this is a nice, early drinking, white Bordeaux value wine.

2,700 Views   Tasted
2009
89
Bright, zippy and fresh, with a lot of just squeezed grapefruit notes and a hint of vanilla, this drinks well young.

Bright, zippy and fresh, with a lot of just squeezed grapefruit notes and a hint of vanilla, this drinks well young.

3,274 Views   Tasted
2009
88
A blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon produced a wine that opens with truffles, earth, dark fruit and coffee aromas. Soft and already accessible, this is a crowd pleaser and a great example of a Bordeaux value wine.

A blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon produced a wine that opens with truffles, earth, dark fruit and coffee aromas. Soft and already accessible, this is a crowd pleaser and a great example of a Bordeaux value wine.

5,442 Views   Tasted