Bertrand Ravache
Bertrand Ravache operates in Libournais, the historic heart of Bordeaux's Right Bank, where Merlot and Cabernet Franc thrive in clay and limestone soils. The winery's portfolio centers on Saint-Émilion and Côtes de Bordeaux expressions, each built from the region's classic blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. Léo de la Gaffelière Saint-Émilion, the flagship, marries these varieties into a wine that Wine Enthusiast has rated at 91.5 points. Les Hauts de la Gaffelière Saint-Émilion, weighted toward Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon, earned 90.6 points. The Côtes de Bordeaux blend—Cabernet Franc-led with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot—sits at 91.0 points. These wines reflect the Libournais tradition: structured, mineral-driven reds with the supple mid-palate and dark-fruit character that define the region's best work.
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Wine Enthusiast