Château de Chantegrive - Graves blanc 2023
92/100
Decanter
92/100
Yves Beck
92/100
Wine Enthusiast
91/100
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
90-91/100
James Suckling
"A great example of the success of dry white Bordeaux wines! ~ Decanter"
“A Graves with vibrant citrus aromas, liveliness, and a savory palate. The Sémillon grapes lend it richness, while the Sauvignon grapes bring a lovely freshness. Aged exclusively in stainless steel tanks, this wine has a clean, silky palate that ends with a lemony finish. Ideal with oysters. ” (Decanter 2024)
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Nose
Elegant and fresh, with notes of citrus (grapefruit), flowers, pear, and mint
Palate
A beautiful structure that combines maturity and freshness, with juiciness, richness, and liveliness
Serve
At 8-10°C
Open
At the time of tasting
Drink starting at
2025
Drink before
2030
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with oysters, grilled fish, sushi, or maki...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2023 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable offering, 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 merchants in the Bordeaux region. It is now managed by Hubert de Boüard (Château Angélus), who produces wines here—both red and white—that are highly representative of the appellation and destined for great success. Both the red and white wines are very expressive, delicately aromatic, rather refined, and well-balanced. The Cuvée Caroline, the estate’s flagship wine with a well-established reputation, is rich yet never lacking in elegance.
Decanter
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
An excellent example of the success of dry white Bordeaux wines: a Graves that offers vibrant citrus aromas, liveliness, and a flavorful palate. The Sémillon grapes lend it richness, while the Sauvignon grapes bring a lovely freshness. Aged exclusively in stainless steel tanks, this wine has a clean, silky palate that ends with a lemony finish. Ideal with oysters. pH: 3.31. 2025–2030
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 broker Henri Lévêque, this estate—which originally covered 2 hectares—is now a beautiful, cohesive property of nearly 100 hectares (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 ” awards to 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 merchant 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 line offers a cleverly modern and spontaneous take on Graves wines.
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
The gravelly soil of this estate gives the wine its prominent mineral character. Its freshness and grapefruit aromas provide a fruity contrast. This wine is rich and full-bodied, with flavors of apple and pear and a hint of orange zest on the finish. Best enjoyed starting in 2026.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 90-91/100
About the wine:
A fresh, crisp white wine with notes of fresh-cut apple and lemon zest. It’s juicy and taut, with medium body and a lovely minerality on the finish.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Refreshing notes of grapefruit and elderflower in the bouquet of Chantegrive. Slightly sparkling on the palate, the wine has character and freshness—qualities that weren’t necessarily a given in 2023. A flavorful, well-structured wine that’s ready to be enjoyed. Now–2028
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Floral aromas, with notes of green apple, spices, and white peach, unfold on the nose and palate, where the wine is delicate, ripe, fresh, and juicy. Best enjoyed between 2025 and 2030.
Customer Rating
3.3/5
based on 7 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN CLAUDE L. Published on September 7, 2026
A superb white wine that's great as an aperitif and with shellfish. Perfect with oven-roasted white meat.
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Review by Mr. FRANCOIS B. Published on March 4, 2026
A tart, very green wine. We'll have to see how it ages...
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Review and rating by Mr. MANUEL C. Published on 01/22/2026
A big disappointment—it feels like a low-price lure from Gascony aimed at tapas restaurants in need of an inexpensive wine. Very smooth, vaguely aromatic. Well-made in terms of winemaking but impersonal; it’s not worth the price. There are more interesting alternatives in this product category.
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Review by Mr. WILLEM V. Published on July 11, 2026
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Review by Mr. MAXIME G. Published on June 7, 2026
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Review by Mr. MATHIEU D. Published on March 7, 2026
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Review by Mr. CHRISTIAN B. Published on February 23, 2026
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