2015 Gracia Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 97 JD 97 JL 96 WA 95
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, February 2018

There’s a very fresh and expressive feel to the nose here. It has a wealth of spiced blueberries and fresh violets. The palate delivers immense concentration of ripe dark plums and black cherries, while the oak sits...
JD 97

jebdunnuck.com, November 2017

In the same ballpark as the 2016, the 2015 Château Gracia is a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon raised all in new oak. It’s another Rockstar effort from this estate that pairs sensational...
JL 96

TheWineCellarInsider.com, August 2016

(JL94-96 points) Made from a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is even more opulent than usual. Fresh, round, long and deep with fleshy blackberries, licorice and plums, this is...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2018

Blended of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and aged in 100% new French oak barrels for 15 to 20 months, the deep garnet-purple colored 2015 Gracia rocks up with an audacious nose of crème de...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Saint Emilion
Vintage 2015
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 15.5%
Closure Cork

The 2015 Gracia Bordeaux Blend from Saint-Emilion is a wine that has garnered high praise from professional reviewers, highlighting its complexity and elegance. Crafted from a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is noted for its opulence and depth.

Jeff Leve of TheWineCellarInsider.com describes the wine as "fresh, round, long and deep with fleshy blackberries, licorice and plums," emphasizing its graceful nature. The wine, which was harvested between October 10 and October 19, is aged in 100% new French oak barrels, adding to its rich profile. Leve awarded it a score of 96, noting its pleasing play on the palate.

Jeb Dunnuck offers an equally glowing review, scoring it 97 points. He describes the 2015 Château Gracia as a "Rockstar effort" with "sensational richness and depth" combined with elegance and purity. Dunnuck highlights the wine's "cassis, toasty oak, damp earth, violets, and smoked herb nuances," praising its multi-dimensional character and complexity.

James Suckling also rates the wine at 97 points, noting its "very fresh and expressive" nose with "spiced blueberries and fresh violets." He commends the palate's concentration of "ripe dark plums and black cherries" and its "regal finish." Suckling suggests enjoying this wine starting in 2022.

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, through Lisa Perrotti-Brown, provides a score of 95, describing the wine's "deep garnet-purple" color and its bold nose with notes of "crème de cassis, chocolate box, blueberry compote and plum preserves." The review highlights the wine's full-bodied, rich nature, paired with a "lively backbone" and an "epically long, savory and spice-laced finish."

Overall, the 2015 Gracia Bordeaux Blend is celebrated for its richness, elegance, and complexity, making it a standout wine from the Bordeaux region.