‘Graves’ translates to ‘gravelly land’ in French, and here’s a blend of 30% cabernet sauvignon and 70% merlot from this important subregion of Bordeaux, located on the left bank of the Garonne river. It’s a medium-weight, savoury, soy and dark olive edged red with hints of prune, cocoa and smoke running through the middle. The tannins are grainy and drying and it’s wooly and warming to finish.
