Château La Grave Figeac, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru | BKWine Pick
2008-03-11
A small wine property, as is common in Saint Emilion, of only 6 hectares of vines, but one that is moving upwards on the wine
A small wine property, as is common in Saint Emilion, of only 6 hectares of vines, but one that is moving upwards on the wine
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