A lovely estate situated on the western side of the plateau of Pomerol, Chteau La Grave dates back to the 19th century, when it was owned by the Trigant de Boisset family. As its name indicates, the terroir of Chteau La Grave is almost pure gravel, marking the beginning of a mile-long gravelly strip that continues into Saint-milion, passing through Chteau Cheval Blanc before ending at Chteau Figeac. Acquired by Christian Moueix in 1971, Chteau La Grave was his first vineyard purchase. A great deal of attention was given to the renovation of the vineyard, chteau, and cellar in order to restore the wines place among the top wines of Pomerol. Merlot (85%) and Cabernet Franc (15%) , this is an elegant, delicate and charming wine, the gravelly soils of La Grave offer poise and linearity, while the ripe, red fruit and characteristic silky texture make the wine approachable and enjoyable, even in its youth.