Château de Chantegrive - Graves blanc Cuvée Caroline 2023
93-94/100
Terre de Vins
93-94/100
Bernard Burtschy
93/100
Decanter
92-94/100
Yves Beck
92-93/100
James Suckling
"A truly beautiful wine to pair with a meal. Delicious!"
“Château Chantegrive’s top-of-the-line white wine. A blend of white flower aromas and hints of verbena. Rich on the palate, with a touch of vanilla and plenty of body. The finish features pink grapefruit and lime. Moderate liveliness. A balance between measured tension and fullness. A wine for fine dining. ” (Terre de Vins 2024) - A superb example of Bordeaux’s expertise in white wines. It’s delicious!
Buy your Chantegrive wines at the best price in a private sale!
Starting at €99 on your first order
Eye
Bright yellow color with green highlights
Nose
Elegant, with notes of citrus (candied lemon), pineapple, peaches, linden, and white flowers
Palate
Appealing, well-balanced with lively acidity, a creamy texture, good concentration, and a long finish reminiscent of Mâcon
Serve
At 8-10°C
Open
Let it breathe for 20–30 minutes (if drinking it very young)
Drink starting at
2025
Drink before
2033
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with oven-baked oysters au gratin, sea bream ceviche, lemon meringue pie...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
Long considered one of the appellation’s flagship estates, this very large estate in the southern Graves region belongs to the Levêque family, who are also renowned wine brokers in the Bordeaux region. It is now managed by Hubert de Boüard (Château Angélus), who produces highly characteristic wines—both red and white—that are destined for great success. Both the red and white wines are highly expressive, delicately aromatic, rather refined, and well-balanced. The Caroline, the estate’s flagship wine with a well-established reputation, is rich yet never lacking in elegance.
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
Like the classic Lévêque family style, this wine reveals pleasant flavors of lemon and lime, as well as notes of linden, acacia, and, most notably, white peach. Aging in oak barrels with bâtonnage lends it richness and a delicious toasty character. Ideal for more refined cuisine. 2025–2033
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2023 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Created from scratch in 1967 by wine merchant Henri Lévêque, this estate—which originally covered 2 ha—is now a beautiful, cohesive property spanning nearly 100 ha (HVE3-certified), currently managed by the founder’s daughter, Marie-Hélène Lévêque, who has been advised by Hubert de Boüard since 2006. A sure bet in the Graves region, with numerous Favorites its credit.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate 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 here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
An iconic estate in Podensac, in the heart of the Graves appellation, Chantegrive was founded by Henri Lévêque. This long-standing Bordeaux wine broker began the venture in 1966 with just two hectares of vineyards. 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 guidance from 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 offers a cleverly modern and spontaneous take on Graves wines.
Wine Enthusiast
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
James Suckling
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92-93/100
About the wine:
This wine is quite complex and well-structured, with lovely fruity notes such as candied lemon and pineapple. It is medium-bodied, with good body and a lovely finish. Very appealing.
Terre de Vins
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93-94/100
About the wine:
Château Chantegrive’s top-of-the-line white wine. A blend of white floral aromas and hints of verbena. Rich on the palate, with a hint of vanilla and good body. The finish features notes of pink grapefruit and lime. Moderate liveliness. A balance between measured tension and fullness. A wine for fine dining.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92-94/100
About the wine:
The Caroline cuvée offers great finesse and complexity in its bouquet. Floral notes and hints of citrus are subtly complemented by light woody notes. On the palate, the wine combines density and character. Slightly briny on the attack, it displays beautiful aromatic expression and is supported by structuring acidity, while subtle bitter notes enhance the persistence of the finish. A truly beautiful wine that will pair well with a meal and boasts excellent aging potential. A fine achievement. 2025–2038
Bernard Burtschy
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93-94/100
Customer Rating
4/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and comment by Mr. REMY B. Published on February 12, 2026
See all reviews from this customer
Review and comment by Mr. JEAN J. Posted on 02/09/2026
See all reviews from this customer
Discover more wines from the estate
