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Gruaud Larose 2010 150cl

2eme Grand Cru Classé | St. Julien | Bordeaux | France
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93 Robert Parker
Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Gruaud Larose delivers notes of warm cassis, blackberry compote and boysenberries with nuances of new leather, unsmoked cigars and bay leaves plus a medicinal waft. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is filled with generous black fruit preserves, sparked by herbal and earthy hints and supported with a firm, grainy texture, finishing with gorgeous freshness.
93 Wine Spectator
This is distinctive, with an aromatic roasted alder wood streak leading the way, quickly followed by dense but sleek blackberry cobbler, currant paste and warm plum sauce notes. Well-polished through the finish, offering deeply embedded acidity. Best from 2015 through 2030. –JM
17 Rene Gabriel
Tiefes Purpur, satt in der Mitte, Granatschimmer am Rand. Nobles Bouquet, sehr verhalten und absolut nicht kommunikativ, ein bisschen Zedern, ein bisschen reifen Cabernet zeigend, aber eben, von allem nur ein Bisschen, also sehr diskret. Das zweite Muster auf Branaire-Ducru zeigte eine feine, laktische Heidelbeerennote. Im Gaumen nobel, fein und elegant, mit mittlerem Biss. Zwei Mal verkostet. Hier ist das letzte Wort sicherlich noch nicht gesprochen - pardon geschrieben. Da sollte deutlich mehr drin sein. Hoffen wir's. (17/20). 12: Mittleres Granat, fein aufhellender Rand. Delikates, fein gefächertes Bouquet, erstaunlich wenig Druck, also möglicherweise eher auf Eleganz setzend, Zederntöne und rote Pflaumen. Im Gaumen seidig, fein und elegant, die Tannine passen zum mittleren Körper, das Finale ist recht lang. Insgesamt aber nicht zu den erwartet grossen Gruaud-Jahrgängen gehörend. Oder kommt er noch? Die Hoffnung ist mittelgross.<br/><br/>warten (2019 - 2038)
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Château Gruaud Larose
This large 2ème Grand Cru Classé estate, Château Gruaud Larose is responsible for producing some of the most powerful and massively structured wines in Saint-Julien. The property has belonged to the Merlaut family since 1997, however this historic Médoc château stems back to the 18th century. The property has remained under vines since its beginnings, planted just west of Beychevelle on the gravel-rich plateau, the vineyard consists of the noble Bordeaux varieties. With more than half of the vineyards dedicated to Cabernet Sauvignon, there are smaller amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot varieties. The family has introduced organic farming techniques to use throughout the 84-hectare vineyard, working to make the wine as natural as possible. These are persuasive dense and tannic reds that crave at least eight to ten years’ patience, the second wine Sarget de Gruaud Larose is made in a similar spirit of purity like the impressive Grand Vin, Gruaud Larose.