Haut Selve Graves 2003
- Winery:
- Château Haut Selve
- Varietals:
- Merlot , Cabernet Sauvignon
- Region:
- France > Bordeaux > Graves
- Type:
- Red Wine
- Drink Dates:
- Drink Now
- UPC:
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What to Expect
Arguably the most renowned wines on earth, the classed growths of Bordeaux continue to epitomize the power and complexity Bordeaux blends are capable of. While most wines here are based on Cabernet Sauvignon, both Merlot and Cabernet Franc play important roles in adding layered complexity to the finished wines, and allow winemakers in each commune within the region to use the blend that is best suited to their unique combination of soil and meso-climate. The most famous communes each have their own classic traits with St. Estephe giving full, if rustic wines, from the heavy clay soils, to Paulliac's elegant balance of ripe fruits, minerality and structure to St. Julien's rich blackberry core and supple feel. Moving to the South of the region brings one to Margaux, with its notes of flowers and berries draped over a feminine frame, and then to the Graves region with wines redolent of tobacco, gravel and smoke. To the East lies the famous appellations of St. Emillion, with its wonderfully ripe Cabernet Franc, and Pomerol where Merlot rules the roost and produces deep, plush wines of uncommon refinement.
Winemakers Notes
Release Notes:
A 50:50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grown on gravel soil with a chalky sub-soil. The grapes were hand-picked and vinified with great care before ageing for 12 months in oak barrels, 30% of them new wood, in the Chateau's beautiful chais. A gold medalist at the Concours General Agricole de Paris
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Meaty, rich and over extracted red - there was some nice fruit (plums and bramble fruits with blackberries dominating), and a subtle leather character. However, the fruit was over extracted and the dominant flavor on the finish was licorice.
I believe the bottle was slightly corked, so have not scored the wine.
June 2009
Rating: 92+ - As reviewed by The Wine Messenger
An excellent wine from an underrated red Graves vintage. A gold medal winner in Paris.
A 50:50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grown on gravel soil with a chalky sub-soil. The grapes were hand-picked and vinified with great care before ageing for 12 months in oak barrels, 30% of them new wood, in the Chateau's beautiful chais. A gold medalist at the Concours General Agricole de Paris.
Aromas of smoke, herbs, red fruit and berries. Unusually powerful for a Graves. Full-bodied with good integrated tannin, wood, and red fruit flavors. Great with lamb, meats, and aged cheeses. Can read more...
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Messenger
An excellent wine from an underrated red Graves vintage. A gold medal winner in Paris. A 50:50 blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grown on gravel soil with a chalky sub-soil. The grapes were hand-picked and vinified with great care before ageing for 12 months in oak barrels, 30% of them new wood, in the Chateau's beautiful chais. A gold medalist at the Concours General Agricole de Paris. Aromas of smoke, herbs, red fruit and berries. Unusually powerful for a Graves. Full-bodied with good integrated tannin, wood, and red fruit flavors. Great with lamb, meats, and aged cheeses. Can age read more...
October 2008
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