Château de Chantegrive Graves blanc 2022
2*Étoiles
Hachette
92/100
Wine Enthusiast
90-92/100
Yves Beck
90-92/100
Jeb Dunnuck
91/100
Le Figaro
90/100
James Suckling
Recommandé
Terre de Vins
"Elegance, character, and purity of fruit!"
"A white wine soberly aged in vats, which delivers lively fruit on the nose and palate (grapes, white fruits, fresh apple). A wine that is full-bodied on the attack, then vibrant and carried by a beautiful acidity with mineral tones. An unadorned, precise and invigorating wine, to be enjoyed with a nice grilled fish." (Guide Hachette - 2025 Edition)
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Eye
Bright yellow color with green highlights
Nose
Pure, aromatic notes of citrus and flowers (jasmine, lime blossom, honeysuckle)
Mouth
Beautiful tension that balances perfectly with the richness and amplitude of the slower-ripening Sémillon grapes, elegance and character.
Serve
At 8-10°C
Open
At the time of tasting
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2028+
Production
Approximately 42,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with avocado toast, pork chops, shrimp risotto...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide) 2 stars (A serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Long considered one of the appellation's flagship properties, this very large estate in the southern Graves region belongs to the Levêque family, who are also renowned brokers in the Bordeaux region. It is now managed by Hubert de Boüard (Château Angélus), who produces very typical red and white wines destined for great success. Both the red and white wines are very expressive, delicately aromatic, rather refined, and well-balanced. The Caroline cuvée, the estate's flagship cuvée with a well-established reputation, is rich yet elegant.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2025 guide) 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About wine:
A white wine soberly aged in vats, which delivers lively fruit on the nose and palate (grapes, white fruits, fresh apple). A full-bodied wine on the attack, then vibrant and carried by a beautiful acidity with mineral tones. An unadorned, precise and invigorating wine, to be enjoyed with a nice grilled fish. 2024-2028
About the estate:
Created from scratch in 1967 by broker Henri Lévêque, this vineyard, which originally covered 2 hectares, is now a beautiful estate of nearly 100 hectares (HVE3 certified), currently run by the founder's daughter, Marie-Hélène Lévêque, advised since 2006 by Hubert de Boüard. A sure bet in Graves, with numerous Favorites its credit.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
An iconic property in Podensac, in the heart of the Graves appellation, Chantegrive was created by Henri Lévêque. This historic Bordeaux wine broker began his adventure in 1966 with just two hectares of vines. Long a pioneer in the production of ambitious wines, Chantegrive experienced a slump in the early 2000s. The château, taken over by Marie-Hélène Lévêque with the advice of Hubert de Boüard since 2006, now produces wines that have regained their place among the appellation's finest. Launched in 2020, the Les Oiseaux range presents a cleverly modern and impulsive image of Graves wines.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About wine:
This textured wine is ripe and bursting with white fruit and citrus notes. Its impressive richness gives this slightly spicy wine its density. Drink from 2025 onwards.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90/100
About wine:
The nose is remarkably pure and precise. Green apples, limes, and a hint of minerality continue on the medium-bodied palate with fresh, moderate acidity. The finish is bone dry and supple. Sémillon and Sauvignon. Drink now.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90-92/100
About wine:
Château De Chantegrive Blanc 2022 is beautifully textured and elegant, with ripe tropical fruits, flowers, and menthol notes. I love the purity of its fruit, its good concentration, while remaining vibrant and light on its feet.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2023 guide) 91/100
About wine:
The citrus and dried verbena aromas bring their dynamism, character, and cheerfulness to a lively nose, underscored by notes of clementine leaf, spices, and flint. Like an iron fist in a velvet glove, the citrus flavors soften and evoke bergamot and citron in a tender, silky texture. The finish, which hesitates between a slight sweetness and a salty note, like a lemon candied with salt, brings savory flavors. 2024-2030
Terre de Vins
Rated wine Recommended
About wine:
Elegant nose with citrus, floral, and pear notes. The palate is supple and slightly rich, thanks to the Sémillon and aging on lees, with refreshing lemon aromas and a hint of pear. Without excessive liveliness, the wine is balanced, well-made, and offers a wide range of uses.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90-92/100
About wine:
With good intensity, Chantegrive's bouquet reveals smoky nuances followed by fruity and floral notes. The wine is elegant and slightly creamy. A salty and lively finish ensures character and freshness.
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