Chateau Villefranche Graves 22/23

Château Villefranche Graves is a rich, traditionally styled Bordeaux red from a historic family estate based near Barsac. The current bottling combines concentrated fruit with the savoury, smoky character associated with the gravelly soils of Graves, offering enough depth and structure for the dinner table while remaining rounded and approachable. A satisfying choice for drinkers who enjoy classic Bordeaux without excessive weight or austerity, it pairs naturally with roast beef, lamb, game, mushroom dishes and mature cheeses.

What the winery says:

Rich and ripe, opening with aromas of dark plum, spice and wood. Concentrated red-fruit flavours fill the palate, supported by smoky intensity and a firm, balanced structure. Château Villefranche has belonged to the Guinabert family since the middle of the 17th century. Its Graves red vineyard combines clay-limestone and sandy-gravel soils, bringing complexity to the wine and contributing to its distinctive mixture of generous fruit and savoury character.