Château Haut-Gravat
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Château Haut-Gravat, a family-owned estate in AOC Médoc, crafts red wines including a Cru Artisan and Cuvée Amélia aged in oak barrels. The estate also offers a Vin de France rosé and a red Bag-in-Box.
Identity
Château Haut-Gravat is a family winegrowing estate managed by the Château family. It is located in the Gironde department.
History and Philosophy
The Château Haut-Gravat family history stretches back over five centuries, with continuous family ownership beginning more than 150 years ago. The estate was re-established in 1960. In 1983, the penultimate generation took the helm, driving forward improvements and modernisation while honouring winemaking traditions. The estate's philosophy focuses on crafting balanced wines with character that showcase the terroirs of the appellation.
Appellations
Château Haut-Gravat produces wines under the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) Médoc. The estate was classified as a Cru Artisan for the 2022–2026 period.
Practical Information
The estate features a modern tasting room. A panoramic tower offers views across the vineyard. Deliveries are restricted to France, with an estimated delivery time of 8 to 10 days. Specific packaging options include 6-bottle cases for Cuvée Amélia, magnums packaged individually, in pairs, in threes or in cases of 6, and 5-litre Bag-in-Boxes for Haut-Gravat BIB.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main appellation of Château Haut-Gravat?
- Château Haut-Gravat mainly produces wines under the Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) Médoc. It holds the Cru Artisan classification for the 2022–2026 period.
- Who owns Château Haut-Gravat?
- Château Haut-Gravat is a family-run wine estate managed by the Château family, with family stewardship dating back more than 150 years.
- What cuvées are produced by Château Haut-Gravat?
- Château Haut-Gravat offers several cuvées, including Haut-Gravat Cru Artisan in AOC Médoc, Cuvée Amélia (a barrel-aged red wine), Rosé de Marjo (a dry, fruity Vin de France), and Haut-Gravat BIB (red wine in a Bag-in-Box).
- How has Château Haut-Gravat modernised its facilities?
- The estate undertook extensive modernisation starting in 1983, including the expansion of the vat room, the construction of a barrel cellar, and new storage facilities. It also features a tasting room and a panoramic viewing tower.
The Vineyard (Terroir)
The parcels of Château Haut-Gravat are situated within the geographical area of AOC Médoc. In 1983, measures were introduced to enhance wine production and strengthen the estate's identity.
Flagship Cuvées
Haut-Gravat Cru Artisan
This cuvée is a red wine crafted under the AOC Médoc appellation.
Haut-Gravat Cuvée Amélia
Created in 2022, this red wine is aged for 18 months in oak barrels. It is available in 6-bottle cases.
Rosé de Marjo
This cuvée is a dry, fruity rosé wine, produced as a Vin de France.
Haut-Gravat BIB
This is a red wine packaged in a 5-litre Bag-in-Box. This format is designed to keep the wine fresh for 6 months within its packaging. It is shipped in packs of three.
Vinification and Ageing
The estate has expanded its vat room for fermentation and vinification, and built a barrel cellar for ageing the wines. A new storage facility has also been installed for bottle ageing and stock.
- Appellations
- Médoc, Vin de France
- Wine region
- Médoc
- Owner
- Famille Château
Estate news
12 May 2023
6 nouveaux crus artisans du Médoc pour 2022-2026 - Vitisphere
Le classement des crus artisans du Médoc a été révisé pour la période 2022-2026, incluant 33 châteaux. Ce classement, moins connu que celui des crus classés en 1855 ou des crus bourgeois, met en lumière des propriétés où le propriétaire s'implique personnellement à toutes les étapes de la production viticole, de la vigne à la commercialisation. Six nouvelles propriétés rejoignent ce classement pour le millésime 2022, dont cinq en appellation Médoc et une en Haut-Médoc, soulignant un certain renouvellement générationnel. Maxime Saint-Martin, président du Syndicat des Crus Artisans, indique que le classement précédent (2017-2021) comptait 36 propriétés et que des départs ont eu lieu, notamment suite à des départs à la retraite sans succession. Les nouveaux entrants pour la période 2022-2026 sont le Château Bejac Romelys, Château Gadet Terrefort, Château Garance Haut Grenat, Château Haut Brisey, Château Haut Couloumey et Château Haut Gravat pour l'AOP Médoc, ainsi que le Domaine de la Garenne pour l'AOP Haut-Médoc. La sélection repose sur l'implication totale du vigneron et la qualité des vins, évaluée par un jury d'experts indépendants, comme le précise Maxime Saint-Martin. Parmi les châteaux déjà reconnus, l'article mentionne aussi les Châteaux La baie de Lalo, La Hourcade, La Tessonnière, les Graves de Loirac, l’Evasion, Saint Gregoire, Vieux Gadet en Médoc, et de Coudot, de Lauga, d’Osmond, du Ha, Grand Brun, Micalet, Moutte Blanc, Pey Mallet, Tour du Goua, Vieux Gabarey en Haut-Médoc, ainsi que Dacher de Delmonte en Listrac, des Graviers, les Barraillots, Moutte Blanc, Clos de Bigos en Margaux, La Fleur Lauga en Saint-Julien, et Graves de Pez, Linot, Marceline en Saint-Estèphe. Ce classement, fondé sur l'arrêté du 21 octobre 2022, sera effectif pour les millésimes de 2022 à 2026 inclus.
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