Wine Styles
As with Médoc, Cabernet Sauvignon is the predominant grape, but a somewhat greater proportion of Merlot is typically used in the blend, with smaller amounts of Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. The dry white wines are a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
A well-known sweet white dessert wine is made in the commune of Sauternes, which is located in the southeast corner of the Graves region.
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