BORDEAUX - LA REGION DES GRAVES

A natural extension of the Medoc, to which it has always been attached, from both the historical and geographical point of view. Its gravely soil (from which its name is derived) is poor but helped by exceptionnal climatic conditions and the art of the Bordeaux winegrowers. The red wines are better-balnced and easily distinguishable from the other Médocs. The dry white Graves need a bit of ageing. The region of Graves, to the south of the Médoc, covers an area 50 mi (80 km) long by 15 mi-20 mi wide (24-32 km). It is bordered on the west by forests and on the east by plains. To the north, the vineyards extend in,to Bordeaux winegrowing region. Grave's greatest claim to fame is that it produces both vintage reds whites. Like the Médoc, the soil in Graves is a mixture of gravel, sand and clay-the kind of mixture that allows grapevines to thrive. Graves also has a marine climate, but unlike the Médoc, there is heavy mist at dawn.

A natural extension of the Medoc, to which it has always been attached, from both the historical and geographical point of view. Its gravely soil (from which its name is derived) is poor but helped by exceptionnal climatic conditions and the art of the Bordeaux winegrowers. The red wines are better-balnced and easily distinguishable from the other Médocs. The dry white Graves need a bit of ageing. The region of Graves, to the south of the Médoc, covers an area 50 mi (80 km) long by 15 mi-20 mi wide (24-32 km). It is bordered on the west by forests and on the east by plains. To the north, the vineyards extend in,to Bordeaux winegrowing region. Grave's greatest claim to fame is that it produces both vintage reds whites. Like the Médoc, the soil in Graves is a mixture of gravel, sand and clay-the kind of mixture that allows grapevines to thrive. Graves also has a marine climate, but unlike the Médoc, there is heavy mist at dawn.