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Château Haut Selve Réserve (Graves)

Château Haut Selve

Graves · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Country
France
Region
Graves
Appellation
Graves
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes vermelhas grelhadas · cordeiro assado · queijos curados · ensopados

Rated vintages

  • 201491 pts

    The limited-release reserve wine from a 21st century winery and one of the best vineyards in the Graves was wood aged for 24 months. That has given it extra richness and spice along with the dense blackberry fruits. It is complex, ripe with great ageability. Drink this wine from…

  • 200991 pts

    Big, dusty tannins dominate this rich and opulent wine. With black plum and juicy red berries, it is well balanced, the acidity cutting through to point up the richness. Very ready to drink, but it will age. Drink now and until 2020.

  • 200691 pts

    Big, rich, dusty tannins and black plum fruits are built on a firm layer of wood. There is a fresh mint character as well, giving the wine a polished and spicy feel. With the wood and the acidity, this needs aging: 3–4 years and more.