Château Graville-Lacoste

Graves Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

8.8105 ratings
8.818 pro ratings
Graves, Bordeaux, France
Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Duck, Squash & Root Vegetables, Shellfish, Turkey, Mushrooms, Cream Sauces, Chicken, Goose, White Fish, Pork, Meaty & Oily Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cheddar & Gruyere
Top Notes For
Al Shikoh

* appearance: light golden yellow with watery, transparent rim
* aromas: grapefruit, kiwi, grassy notes, lanolin, hay, no oak
* palate: grapefruit, lemon, minerality
* structure: medium body, dry, great acidity, 12% ABV
* finish: crisp, tart, medium length
* winemaking: imported by Kermit Lynch, blend of 75% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, and 5% Muscadelle, vinified and aged 6 months in stainless steel, fermented with native yeasts

* appearance: light golden yellow with watery, transparent rim
* aromas: grapefruit, kiwi, grassy notes, lanolin, hay, no oak
* palate: grapefruit, lemon, minerality
* structure: medium body, dry, great acidity, 12% ABV
* finish: crisp, tart, medium length
* winemaking: imported by Kermit Lynch, blend of 75% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc, and 5% Muscadelle, vinified and aged 6 months in stainless steel, fermented with native yeasts

Sep 8th, 2018
Bob Barry

General Manager Winebow

9.3

I liked the 12, even though the picture is upside down. Really diggin the 13. Go to Graves blanc.

I liked the 12, even though the picture is upside down. Really diggin the 13. Go to Graves blanc.

2 people found it helpfulJul 22nd, 2014
Roger Cabrera

Dry, just enough oak, and very good acidity. If I have to knock on it, I would say it could have used a little more sémillon. But great execution nevertheless.

Dry, just enough oak, and very good acidity. If I have to knock on it, I would say it could have used a little more sémillon. But great execution nevertheless.

Oct 12th, 2015
Gordon Walker

Nice white

Nice white

Jul 25th, 2015
Chris MacLean

Great on a hot, humid night.

Great on a hot, humid night.

Jun 12th, 2015
Dave O'Brien

Super dry and mineral, in a good way.

Super dry and mineral, in a good way.

Jan 4th, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.0

Good acidity but creamy in the middle.

Good acidity but creamy in the middle.

Oct 1st, 2014
Juan Valencia

Celebration

Celebration

Sep 18th, 2014
Julia Burke

Gooseberry and lime; great acidity, not sure it's a $20 wine but I dig it.

Gooseberry and lime; great acidity, not sure it's a $20 wine but I dig it.

Sep 16th, 2014
Ryan Mullins

Riper than previous vintages

Riper than previous vintages

Feb 10th, 2015