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Château La Gravette Lacombe 2012 Wine Review

Château La Gravette Lacombe 2012

Château La Gravette Lacombe 2012

Médoc Bordeaux A.C., France

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $23.95

Drink: 2017-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Château La Gravette

Agent: Classique Imports

Natalie's Score: 91/100

A staggeringly great value for Bordeaux: balanced, full-bodied and from a terrific vintage. Lots of distinction, finesse and attractive black fruit aromas. You simply can't beat the price for Bordeaux. Nope. This is a blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, and will benefit from 1-2 hours decanting to open up.

Food pairings: roast chicken, cheesy pizza, roast of pork in wine jus.

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This Château La Gravette Lacombe 2012 was reviewed on March 17, 2021 by Natalie MacLean

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Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Tasted in early 2021, and it's showing beautifully. Aromas of currant, plum, and blackberry, along with hints of vanilla, smoke, and sweet tobacco. Full bodied, with some medium grippy tannins, and medium+ acidity. Fruit is ripe with a hint of tartness, as well showing some slight hints of dried herbs and tea. Still showing tons of youth and freshness.Decant for an hour and enjoy with prime rib.
L.J. Palmer WSET 3 rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Deep ruby, dry, med acid with strong tannins and mineral notes ahead of more subdued fruit aromas. Definite notes of vanilla, blackcurrant, cherry and a sensation of sweetness. Fruit aromas and tastes became more prominent over time. It pays to decant for several hours.A long finish of cherries and vanilla. There was a certain amount of sediment; pour carefully.
Bill rated this wine as 86/100
Château La Gravette Lacombe (2012) is a red Bordeaux blend from the Médoc wine region. Excellent price for this mostly Cabernet Sauvignon wine blend. Lots of black fruit and nice weight mid-palate. Tannins are velvety and easy. Pair it with a roast leg of lamb. - Community Wine Reviews

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