An ancient 112 acre property brought back to life by the Lesgourgues family, Haut Selve is located close to Chateau Haut Brion in Graves. 1996 was the first vintage under new ownership. The 2019, a blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, follows on the heels of the successful 2018. Aged for 12 months in French oak, 33% new, the 2019 is rich and built to last. Deep garnet and offering ripe dark fruit, it displays the herbal and earthy notes typical of Graves reds. Rich and compact on the palate with plum and black cherry fruit combined with oak spice and dusty tannins, it will reward cellaring and begin to come together in 3 to 4 years.
Château Haut Selve, Graves (Bordeaux, France) 2019
By Norm Roby