Chateau De Chantegrive Graves Rouge 2013 Bordeaux Red Wine

Chateau De Chantegrive Graves Rouge 2013 Bordeaux Red Wine

Get ready for some low-key, chill aesthetic with the Chateau De Chantegrive Graves Rouge 2013. Coming from a famously tricky vintage that seriously tested the Bordeaux winemakers, this 50/50 split of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot is giving lighter, easy-drinking energy rather than a heavy, brooding vibe. It totally understood the assignment for a casual night in, serving up straightforward red plum, fresh berries, and a touch of earthy, toasty oak. The tannins have completely softened out by now, meaning this bottle is strictly in its "drink now" era and definitely not meant to be left on read in the cellar. No cap, it’s the perfect, unbothered weeknight pour to pair with a casual charcuterie spread or roast chicken when you want a taste of that classic Graves terroir without doing the most.

Falstaff : 88 pts