Château Gruaud Larose, 2ème Cru Classé, St Julien
    Château Gruaud Larose

    Château Gruaud Larose, 2ème Cru Classé, St Julien,

    Destination

    Château Gruaud Larose, 2ème Cru Classé, St Julien, 2009

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
    Château Gruaud Larose, 2ème Cru Classé, St Julien, 2009

    Gruaud 2009 split the consensus. Some were charmed, others were not. Aromatic, hints of liquid minerals, fresh herbs and bramble fruit. There is plenty of power, but it is a little rustic and wild. Energetic and feisty!

    Maturity:
    Keep/Drink
    ABV:
    13.5%
    94/100
    Neal Martin, Vinous
    The 2009 Gruaud Larose has calmed down since I last tasted it (when I described the bouquet as raucous). Now it is quite refined with blackberry, cedar and leather aromas, not the most powerful you will come across but very well focused. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity, not a million miles away from Lagrange in style. Great precision on the brown spice infused finish. Excellent. Tasted at BI Wines & Spirits' Ten Year On tasting.
    Date Reviewed:
    03/2019
    Drinking Window:
    2021 - 2045

    specifications

    country:
    France
    region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    St Julien
    Producer:
    Château Gruaud Larose
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cab Sauvignon Merlot
    Allergen Information:
    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.