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CHATEAU GRAND ABORD GRAVES ROUGE PASSION 2009
AOC GRAVES
Château Grand Abord is located in Portets near Bordeaux, on the left bank of the
Garonne River, through the Graves Appellation area.
The name of Grand Abord is very old, the Garonne River flew close to this property, and
boats used to do a “Grand Abordage” great berthing.
The Vineyard, created in 1720 belongs to the family since 6 generations. It surface is
about 26 ha.
GRAPES VARIETIES Merlot 80% et Cabernet sauvignon 20%
AGE OF THE VINEYARD Average 35 years old
PLANTATION DENSITY 5.600 plants/hectare.
SOIL Gravels and limestone
YIELD In July, « green harvesting » to limit the
yield around 50 hectolitres/ha.
HARVESTING Machine
VINIFICATION Maceration before fermentation at low
temperature for 7 days, fermentation in stainless steel and concrete
vats for 20 days . Maceration post‐fermentation for 4 to 7 days.
AGEING French oak barrels for 12 months
PRODUCTION 30.000 bottles according to the vintage.
PACKAGING Bottle of 750 ml ; card box 6 or 12
bottles, Wood case for 6 or 12 bottles.
TASTING Attractive nose . Easygoing wine. Elegant
on the palate. Slightly ground pepper finish. To be served with all meats
or chicken and all cheeses.
With friends at any time
AWARDS 2003 revue DECANTER magazine
2009 LE POINT

CHATEAU GRAND ABORD GRAVES ROUGE 2008
AOC GRAVES
Château Grand Abord is located in Portets near Bordeaux, on the left bank of the
Garonne River, through the Graves Appellation area.
The name of Grand Abord is very old, the Garonne River flew close to this property, and
boats used to make a “Grand Abordage” great berthing.
The Vineyard, created in 1720 belongs to the family since 6 generations. It surface is
about 26 ha.
GRAPES VARIETIES Merlot 80% et Cabernet sauvignon 20%
AGE OF THE VINEYARD: About 35 years old
PLANTATION DENSITY 5.600 plants/hectare.
SOIL Gravels and limestone
YIEL In July, « green harvesting » to limit the
yield around 50 Hectolitres/ha
HARVESTING Machine
VINIFICATION Maceration before fermentation at low
temperature for 7 days. Fermentation in stainless steel and concrete vats
for 20 days. Maceration post‐fermentation for 4 to 7 days.
ELEVAGE In concrete vats for one year. Blend of wine aged in vat
80% and oak barrels 20%
PRODUCTION 50.000 bottles 75 cl.
PACKAGING Bottle of 750 ml carton box or wood case
for 6 or 12 bottles
TASTING Cabernet brings aroma and texture and
Merlot softness and bouquet. Elegant and finely textured, fine and
aromatic. Easygoing and fruity wine to be serve at any time
With friends at any time
AWARDS 2008 GUIDE HACHETTE 2011

CHATEAU GRAND ABORD 2010
AOC GRAVES
Château Grand Abord is located in Portets near Bordeaux, on the left blank of the
Garonne River, through the Graves Appellation area.
The name of Grand Abord is very old, the Garonne River flew close to this property, and
boats used to do a “Grand Abordage” great berthing.
The Vineyard, created in 1720 belongs to the family since 6 generations. It surface is
about 26 ha.
GRAPES VARIETIES Sauvignon 25% et sémillon 75%
AGE OF THE VINEYARD Average 35 years old
PLANTATION DENSITY 5.600 plants/hectare.
SOIL Gravels , limestone
YIELD 50 hectolitres per hectare (average)
HARVESTING Machine
VINIFICATION Maceration before fermentation for 5
days at low temperature, fermentation in stainless steel and
concrete vats for 20 to 30 days
AGEING Maceration on fine lees in stainless steel
for 45 days.
PRODUCTION 18.000 bottles
PACKAGING Bottle of 750 ml, card box or wood case
for 6 or 12 bottles
TASTING GRAVES BLANC wine is elegant and full‐
bodied. Grape fruit aromas. To be served at 10 ° with sea food or
fish . With friends at any time.
With friends at any time
AWARDS Vintage 2007 Guide Hachette 2009

CHATEAU GRAND ABORD BORDEAUX SUPERIEUR ROUGE 2009
AOC Bordeaux
Supérieur Rouge
Château Grand Abord is located in Portets near Bordeaux, on the left bank of the
Garonne River, through the Graves Appellation area.
The name of Grand Abord is very old, the Garonne River flew close to this property, and
boats used to do a “Grand Abordage” great berthing.
The Vineyard, created in 1720 belongs to the family since 6 generations. It surface is
about 26 ha.
GRAPES VARIETIES Merlot 100 %
AGE OF THE VINEYARD About 40 years old
PLANTATION DENSITY 5.600 plants/hectare.
SOIL Limestone and clay
YIELD 50 hectolitres per hectare (average)
HARVESTING Machine
VINIFICATION Maceration before fermentation for 7
days, fermentation in stainless steel and concrete vats for 20 days.
Maceration post‐fermentation for 4 to 7 days.
AGEING In concrete vats for one year.
PRODUCTION 10.000 bottles.
PACKAGING Card box 6 or 12 bottles, 5 liters Bag in
box
AVAILABLE VINTAGE 2006 & 2007 & 2008
TASTING Dark colour, red fruits aromas , well
balanced. Smooth and pleasant to drink in younger days. Very easy to
drink at any time.
With friends at any time