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

    Château Gruaud Larose, 2ème Cru Classé, St Julien, 2004

    93/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    91/100
    The Wine Independent
    89/100
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    Broking
    1. 2004

      12x75cl

      DP

      £720.00

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    Very dark, inky appearance, almost black but with a vibrant purple rim; attractive nose of deep red fruits with spice, chocolate and oak for complexity; great clarity of fruit fully ripe and creamy on the palate. Admirable balance and poise, neither fat nor lean, with a fine, peppery grip and a final hint of sweet, caramelly oak on the finish. Very good indeed, and definitely a keeper.

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    Critic Reviews

    89/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2004 Gruaud Larose is consistent with the bottle I drank at the château a few months earlier. It offers a relatively light bouquet with black fruit and a touch of melted tar. The palate is conservative in style, fleshier than I remember, and nicely balanced with a touch of truffle towards the soft landing on the finish. Fine.
    drinking window 2024 - 2034
    date of review 06/2024
    91/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    Medium to deep garnet-brick in color, the 2004 Gruaud Larose strides confidently out of the glass with classic notes of cigar box, pencil lead, preserved plums, and dried mulberries plus hints of bay leaves and damp soil. The light to medium-bodied palate is soft with good intensity and restraint, delivering a refreshing burst of spiciness on the finish.
    drinking window 2024 - 2032
    date of review 01/2024
    93/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    Toasted caramel notes on the opening beats, with a gourmet roundness through the mid palate that is a little more marked than you might expect. Clear sense of freshness and lift, along with a silky texture to the tannins. This is a very successful 2004, particularly in comparison to some of the more abrupt tannins that you find from many in this vintage. Extremely high yields, over 50hl/h, 35% new oak, harvest Septembe 27 to October 19.
    drinking window 2021 - 2038
    date of review 11/2021

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    St Julien
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Cab Sauvignon Merlot
    abv:
    12.5%

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