97 points Jeb Dunnuck: "I continue to love the wines from Michel Gracia. His 2018 Château Gracia comes from a 1.83-hectare parcel in Saint-Emilion and is 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a true vin de garage operation, made in a tiny cellar in the village. Revealing a dense purple hue as well as a rocking nose of crème de cassis, espresso, smoked tobacco, new leather, and spring flowers, this carries to a full-bodied wine with incredible polish and elegance, plenty of power and richness, silky tannins, and a great, great finish. This is another magical wine from this vigneron that will benefit from 4-5 years in the cellar and keep for two decades. Drink: 2025-2045. (3/11/21)"
94.5 points CellarTracker.com community score.
94+ points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Gracia is a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 14% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant notes of blueberry compote, baked black plums and Morello cherries, plus suggestions of chocolate box, underbrush, black truffles and tar with an emerging waft of roses. The full-bodied palate packs a fantastic wallop of black and blue fruits, framed by plush tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long with loads of exotic spice and savory layers. Drink: 2024-2044. (Apr 2022)"
94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2018 Gracia is an absolutely gorgeous wine that balances fruit intensity and energy. Succulent black cherry, graphite, chocolate, leather and new French oak are all generous in the glass. Even with all of its intensity, the 2018 remains vibrant and focused. Gracia emerges from a tiny 1.83-hectare vineyard in Saint-Émilion's Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes sector. Drink: 2024-2038. (Feb 2022)"
94 points James Suckling: "Blackberries, dark cherries and blueberries, as well as herbal notes. Some bark, too. It’s full-bodied with a fleshy texture, firm tannins and a savory, tight finish. Needs time in the bottle. Better after 2024. (1/7/21)"
94.5 points CellarTracker.com community score.
94+ points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (Wine Advocate): "The 2018 Gracia is a blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, with 14% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant notes of blueberry compote, baked black plums and Morello cherries, plus suggestions of chocolate box, underbrush, black truffles and tar with an emerging waft of roses. The full-bodied palate packs a fantastic wallop of black and blue fruits, framed by plush tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long with loads of exotic spice and savory layers. Drink: 2024-2044. (Apr 2022)"
94 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2018 Gracia is an absolutely gorgeous wine that balances fruit intensity and energy. Succulent black cherry, graphite, chocolate, leather and new French oak are all generous in the glass. Even with all of its intensity, the 2018 remains vibrant and focused. Gracia emerges from a tiny 1.83-hectare vineyard in Saint-Émilion's Saint-Christophe-des-Bardes sector. Drink: 2024-2038. (Feb 2022)"
94 points James Suckling: "Blackberries, dark cherries and blueberries, as well as herbal notes. Some bark, too. It’s full-bodied with a fleshy texture, firm tannins and a savory, tight finish. Needs time in the bottle. Better after 2024. (1/7/21)"
| Product SKU | 346308 |
| Producer | Gracia |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| SubRegion | Right Bank |
| Appellation | St-Émilion |
| Varietal | Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| Blend | 70% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| ABV | 15.0% |
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