AOC Graves

Production area

Covers most Graves: Located on the left bank of the Garonne river, just southeast of Bordeaux.

Climate

Oceanic.

Red Varieties

Major: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot.

White Strains

Major: Sauvignon, Sémillon, Muscadelle

Types wine

• Red wine. Is 75% of production. They are generally considered more robust than those of Médoc, and are made using a majority of cabernet sauvignon, with smaller amounts of merlot and cabernet franc. Must contain, before any enrichment or concentration, 170 grams of natural sugar per liter and present, after fermentation, a minimum alcoholic strength of 10% alcohol.
• Dry white wine. Is 25% of production. Dry whites are made (with a mixture of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon). Must contain, before any enrichment or concentration, 187 grams of natural sugar per liter and present, after fermentation, a minimum alcoholic strength of 11% alcohol.

Planting Requirements

Base Performance. It sets an allowable yield 50 hectoliters per hectare of vineyard for red wines and white wines.

Regulatory Council

Syndicat viticole des Graves

61, Cours du Maréchal Foch.

33720 - Podensac

France

Tel.: +33 (5) 56 27 09 25

Fax.: +33 (5) 56 27 17 36

http://vinsdegraves.com