Château Mongravey is located in Arsac, 22 kilometers northwest of Bordeaux. Created in 1980 by Mr. Regis Bernaleau by combining several prime parcels in Margaux, the estateproduces an exceptional wine that receives accolades and awards every year. The charismatic Karin Bernaleau joined the estate in 1999 and directs marketing and distribution forMongravey. Karin & Regis also own Château De Braude, an outstanding Haut-Médoc, that was also classified Cru Bourgeois in 2003.In 2003, Mongravey was one of a handful of estates that became classified as "Cru Bourgeois" in the 2003 Médoc classification (over 250 estates were de-classified the same year).Mongravey is one of the best Margaux available today, surpassing many of the prestigious classified growths in quality and over-delivering for the price
Wine Enthusiast 92 Initially, Mongravey often seems to use too much wood. With this 2015, although there are big wood tannins, the fruit is up to
James Suckling 91 "This has some toasty oak, but the fruit wins out hands down, and theres a lovely balance between it, the full, moderately dry
"A gentle violet edge frames pretty red cherry and plum fruit flavors, with hints of lilac and black tea on the slightly trim finish. A
Wine Enthusiast 92 "Initially, Mongravey often seems to use too much wood. With this 2012, although there are big wood tannins, the fruit is up
Wine Spectator 88 Offers pretty lilac and black tea aromas, with supple plum sauce, currant preserves and black cherry fruit at the core. Velvety and elegant
Wine Spectator 91 "Aromatic, with lilac and warm cherry notes giving way to flavors of crushed plum, blackberry coulis and roasted alder wood. Features good grip
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