{"product_id":"chateau-la-garance-2017-graves-rouge-750ml","title":"Chateau La Garance 2017 Graves Rouge 750ML","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChâteau La Garance carries a genuinely personal origin story — Alain Thiénot purchased the property in Graves in 1986, around the same time he acquired the more prominent Château Rahoul, and when preparing to release its first vintages, he named the estate after his own daughter, Garance. Since 1988, La Garance has formed an integral part of Château Rahoul's broader vineyard holdings, benefiting from the same ambitious investment Thiénot made across those properties. The estate is now part of the Dourthe portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGraves' distinctive soils — gravel mixed with sand and clay — are widely credited with producing a genuinely elegant, distinctive style of Bordeaux red, typically lighter-bodied and quicker to mature than wines from the Haut-Médoc, while still carrying real aging potential. The appellation is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon-based blends redolent of dark cherry, savory spice, chocolate, and a distinctive minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWine-Searcher's aggregated critic data places the 2017 vintage at 83\/100, based on two professional reviews. That tasting note describes \"beautiful ruby colour with a youthful appearance,\" a \"fully mature nose combining small ripe red berries with a discreet oaky, spicy character,\" with \"a smooth attack and well-established aromas with a pleasant harmony right through to the finish\" on the palate. A customer review of the same vintage calls it an \"excellent\" wine showing \"a complete bouquet of red fruit,\" describing it as \"very nice combination, well balanced.\" For genuine house-style context, the estate's broader Graves Rouge program is typically described as opening \"on the bouquet with chocolate notes, and a hint of smoky character typical of these Graves soils,\" rounded and fleshy on the palate, with \"a full-flavoured\" character culminating in \"an appealing finish.\" This is a genuinely well-mannered, classic Graves red — real elegance from soils distinctly different from the rest of the Médoc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigins \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eChateau La Garance 2017 Graves Rouge is produced in the Graves appellation of Bordeaux, France. Alain Thiénot purchased the property in 1986, around the same time he acquired Château Rahoul, naming the estate after his daughter Garance. Since 1988, La Garance has been an integral part of Château Rahoul's vineyard holdings, and the property is now part of the Dourthe portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot (proportions vary by vintage), grown on Graves' characteristic soils of gravel mixed with sand and clay, aged in vats. Bottled at 12.5-14.5% ABV, 750ml.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics Reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine-Searcher aggregated critics — 83\/100 (2017 vintage, 2 critic reviews):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Beautiful ruby colour with a youthful appearance. Fully mature nose combining small ripe red berries with a discreet oaky, spicy character. On the palate, a smooth attack and well-established aromas with a pleasant harmony right through to the finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomer review (2017 vintage):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Excellent. A complete bouquet of red fruit. Very nice combination, well balanced.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Wine Cellar (house-style context, related vintage):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Graves soils of gravel mixed with sand and clay produce a unique and elegant style of Bordeaux Rouge. Aromatics: Notes of fresh red fruit, lifted with a slight smokiness. Palate: Balanced, fruity and long.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTTSommelier (house-style context):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The wine opens on the bouquet with chocolate notes, and a hint of smoky character typical of these Graves soils. Rounded and fleshy on the palate, this full-flavoured wine culminates in an appealing finish.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful ruby color, with a youthful appearance. Small ripe red berries lead, joined by a discreet oaky, spicy character, alongside fresh red fruit and a hint of smoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSmooth, with well-established aromas carrying real harmony, developing chocolate notes, rounded and fleshy texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePleasant and appealing, closing balanced, fruity, and long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eCategory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"col\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraves, Bordeaux, France\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChateau La Garance (Dourthe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePurchased by Alain Thiénot, 1986; named for his daughter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Estate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChâteau Rahoul — integral part since 1988\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoils\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGravel, sand, and clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWine-Searcher aggregated 83\/100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \/ Identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA smooth, well-mannered, mature Graves red — genuine elegance from distinctive terroir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAromas \u0026amp; Flavors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall ripe red berries, discreet oak, chocolate, fresh fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeef and venison\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled meats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHearty pasta dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Breakthru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45292379537474,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0363\/8621\/files\/7F2E14C9-2C3D-445F-8486-E6DCC9144D88_1_201_a.jpg?v=1790816055","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwellswines.com\/products\/chateau-la-garance-2017-graves-rouge-750ml","provider":"Blackwell's Wines \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}