Château Gruaud Larose
Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend
St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
In a great spot. Menthol finish is marked, overtaking round and rich mid palate. Lean attack and warm oak finish.
In a great spot. Menthol finish is marked, overtaking round and rich mid palate. Lean attack and warm oak finish.
Jul 11th, 2021
A few fun 4th Friday wines from tonight.
A bigger and more rich style of GL than I’m accustomed to, but in a good way. This powerhouse vintage is evident in this wine with so much concentration and complexity. Classical Bordeaux traits of herbs de Provence, leather, cedar and graphite. The core here is deep and dark with ripe black fruits, currant, potpourri and a finish showing sweet tannins. This will cruise for a while, but it’s very good now.
A few fun 4th Friday wines from tonight.
A bigger and more rich style of GL than I’m accustomed to, but in a good way. This powerhouse vintage is evident in this wine with so much concentration and complexity. Classical Bordeaux traits of herbs de Provence, leather, cedar and graphite. The core here is deep and dark with ripe black fruits, currant, potpourri and a finish showing sweet tannins. This will cruise for a while, but it’s very good now.
2009 vintage. Classy nose with blackberry, cedar wood, graphite and hint of roses. Perfectly balanced, combining power and true finesse. Very long too. A beautiful Gruaud Larose.
2009 vintage. Classy nose with blackberry, cedar wood, graphite and hint of roses. Perfectly balanced, combining power and true finesse. Very long too. A beautiful Gruaud Larose.
Jun 13th, 2019
Stellar wine. Drinking really well. Not your typical Bordeaux-
Stellar wine. Drinking really well. Not your typical Bordeaux-
Apr 11th, 2018
Vintage 2009 - rich bouquet with laurel, cherries, chocolate and mocca. Classic. Beautiful balance, very lively, lots of potential!
Vintage 2009 - rich bouquet with laurel, cherries, chocolate and mocca. Classic. Beautiful balance, very lively, lots of potential!
Jun 27th, 2017
Before dinner wine. Decanted for a couple hours and this was smooth fruit and delightful.
Before dinner wine. Decanted for a couple hours and this was smooth fruit and delightful.
Dec 26th, 2022
Pasta pomodoro with spices and black fruit. Smoke and grilled meat. Finish lingers. Tannin still holds court. Can’t beat.
Pasta pomodoro with spices and black fruit. Smoke and grilled meat. Finish lingers. Tannin still holds court. Can’t beat.
Sep 26th, 2020