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Vieux Château Gaubert

Graves · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Merlot · Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
France
Region
Graves
Appellation
Graves
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

red meat · lamb · aged cheeses · stews · mushrooms · dark chocolate

Rated vintages

  • 200789 pts

    Soft and open in character, this wine shows spice, white peach and pear flavors. The wine has a dense, concentrated texture, with wood spice giving complexity. Faint tannins give it an edge, which suggests it could age another two years.

  • 200590 pts

    A 50/50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this shows big fruity flavors tempered with a dry core of tannins. There is a stalky element of black currant skins which adds to the sensation of dryness, but there is also a more mouthfilling character of black plum juice to give…

  • 200389 pts

    A wine that is showing signs of maturity, emphasizing the sweetness of the rich vintage. It offers juicy spice, firm but sweet tannins and flavors of licorice and dark chocolate. It is ready to drink.