Château de Chantegrive, Graves, Bordeaux, France, 2015

Consistent white Graves from the Leveque family with Hubert de Boüard as consultant. Soft freshly cut grass and pyrazine notes from the Sauvignon, softened by a gentle lick of apricot. Not as good as the 2014, but still hugely enjoyable.

Initial reduction dissipates with air, yielding notes of white stone fruit and lemon. This is a charming wine displaying freshness, density and verve. Fermentation in temperature-controlled vats and aging on the lees accentuates both pure fruit flavours of nectarine and acacia and a certain creamy texture. Medium finish. Try pairing with seafood or salmon. A bargain pick.