Chateau du Barrailh, La Grave Singalier, Bordeaux Superieur 2020

From vineyards on the banks of the River Garonne, this wine misses out on the Graves appellation by only 200 metres. Atlantic climate. Sand and gravel soils. 10-40m altitude.

For seven generations the vineyards have been run by the Labuzan family. Inheriting 18ha from their parents the two enterprising brothers, Thierry and Denis, have pursued the development of the winery while maintaining the family tradition and caring for their land. They now own several properties spread over 40ha in the Graves and Bordeaux Supérieur appellations close to the village of Portets. Here they make solid wines for everyday drinking, offering terrific value for money from vines averaging 40yo planted in deep sandy and gravelly soils, a terroir typical of the area.