An exceptional transmission
Land, a commitment
Located in the commune of Arsac, theChâteau des Graviersreigns supreme among the Grands Crus of the appellationMargauxChristophe Landry, the owner of the property, cultivates the land inherited from his great-grandfather in therespect for the environmentThe vineyard, cultivated using traditional methods for generations, obtained organic certification in 2012 in order to offer thequintessence of this great terroirviticulture.
The Graviers vineyard
Ambitions in service of biodiversity
The vineyard ofGravelIt covers 13 hectares of vineyards divided into different plots. To mitigate the effects of unpredictable weather, each plot is planted with a different grape variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Carménère.fabulous grape varietyIt thrives on a gravelly, sloping soil of the Pyrenees, which enhances the blends. The method ofancestral cultureThis natural approach allows the vineyard to "self-manage" without inputs and thus be certified inorganic farmingin 2012. The Landry family's ambitions did not stop there, as they invested in new plots, "Clos Dufourg", with the construction of a new winery to experiment with various winemaking and aging methods.
The wines of Château des Graviers
The purest expression of the terroir
The Landry family's aim is to offerComplex, elegant wines with a strong terroirwhile practicing a responsible and diverse culture. Thus, thebiodynamicscomes to support the vineyard and its grape varieties, some of which are rather unusual on the Left Bank. It's an uncommon blend that the...Château des Gravierswhere each grape variety benefits from apersonalized breedingBarrels, amphorae, concrete vats, or even jars. Nothing is left to chance in order to develop subtle and complex wines that can age well while remaining approachable in their youth.
