2019 · Quintessence Margaux

Château des Graviers is a four-generation family estate in Arsac, within the Margaux appellation, and holds the exclusive Cru Artisan designation awarded in 2006. Christophe, the owner and primary winemaker, oversees its limited production with an emphasis on precision and restraint. The estate’s 7 hectares are farmed biodynamically and certified organic, with no chemical herbicides; beehives and lavender contribute to biodiversity. Its vines average 30 years old, and the estate produces Bordeaux-style red blends, including a flagship wine that has received scores such as 91 points.