Gracia Magnum 1998 VINTAGE WINES 1928

Gracia Magnum 1998 VINTAGE WINES 1928A true garage wine. Michel Gracia purchased a 1. 5 hectare parcel of vines with great terroir. His first vintage was 1997, but the 1998 was the year the critics proclaimed the potential of the wine. Only 400 cases produced. Typical blend, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon. 150cl Magnum Bottle. Abv 13% Bottle condition, capsule good, label good, wine level base of neck.

Chateau Leoville Barton generally has a good track record in the lesser vintages

Owning several estates within the Haut Medoc area of Bordeaux

level base of neck

Wine level high shoulder

Paris and was marked higher than many of the worlds great Cabernet Sauvignons

Bright and pink fruited

good length

whilst not as great as 1961

In 1996 it was finally promoted to the status Premier Grand Cru

With wines still giving pleasure

Blaufrankisch

Purchased by the domaine in 2009