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Château Gruaud-Larose


Château Gruaud-Larose is a 2ème Cru Classé property that produces one of St-Julien`s most full-bodied and long-lived wines.

For many years Gruaud-Larose was owned by the négociants Cordier, who also own Château Talbot. It was sold in 1993 to the French conglomerate, Alcastel Alstom, which in turn sold it to the Taillan Group, owners of Chasse-Spleen and  Haut-Bages-Libéral, in 1997. The talented Georges Pauli has remained as régisseur and winemaker throughout all these changes.

Gruaud-Larose has 84 hectares of vineyards located on a gravel-rich plateau just to the west of Château Beychevelle. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (25%), Cabernet Franc (8%) and Petit Verdot (2%). Vinification takes place in a mixture of wooden vats and cement tanks and the wine is aged in oak barriques (30% new) for 18 months.

Gruaud-Larose can be tannic and ungainly in youth but with bottle ageing it becomes marvellously harmonious and develops complex and beguiling characteristics of concentrated black fruits, cedar, spices and liquorice.

 
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2008
Red, en-primeur
Ch. Gruaud-Larose, St. Julien
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St Julien
Only available in cases of 12. 		Bottle
(75cl) 		£ 23.00
$ 37.46
(In Bond)
No more stock available
12 x £ 23.00
0 in basket
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, 12.5% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery.

David Launay, General Manager of Gruaud-Larose, felt that the ripeness of 2008 lended itself particularly to Merlot and altered the proportions of his 2008 accordingly: 54% Cabernet, 34% Merlot and 12% Petit Verdot. The concentrated, sweet ripe red fruit of the Merlot certainly comes across in this lean but dense wine. With the hallmark Gruaud notes of cedar and spice, this will be approachable earlier than some but would nonetheless be a rewarding buy for any cellar. 

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Drink: 2013 -2027 .
BBR Score: 15.5/20.
Jancis Score: 17/20.
Parker Score: 89 -91 /100.
Wine Spectator Score: 88 -91 /100.
2006
Red, en-primeur
Ch. Gruaud Larose, 2ème Cru Classé, St Julien
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St Julien
Limited Stock
Only available in cases of 12. 		Bottle
(75cl) 		£ 23.75
$ 38.68
(In Bond)
No more stock available
12 x £ 23.75
0 in basket
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, 12.5% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery.

Cassis and red currant aromas give way to some dusty cedar and notes of Indian spice; classic Gruaud Larose! There is an upfront sweetness to the palate with a deep core of black fruit that is guided and honed by fine drying tannins. The acidity is in perfect balance, suggesting this will age superbly.
(Adam Bilbey - Fine Wine Sales Executive -Oct-08 )
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Drink: 2014 -2030 .
BBR Score: 17/20.
Jancis Score: 17/20.
Wine Spectator Score: 89 -91 /100.
2007
Red, en-primeur
Ch. Gruaud-Larose, St. Julien
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St Julien
Only available in cases of 12. 		Bottle
(75cl) 		£ 25.00
$ 40.72
(In Bond)
No more stock available
12 x £ 25.00
0 in basket
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, 12.5% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery.

Manager David Launay's ever-impressive Gruaud has punched well above its weight in 2007. It is quite simply one of the most sumptuous, upfront, early-drinking Gruauds we have ever tasted. The intensely rich, pure, fresh nose is followed by generous, creamy, raspberry and blackcurrant fruit that seduces the senses while cedar and licorice add complexity. Without even a hint of the astringency that is apparent in many 2007s, this is as good as some wines double the price, and certainly more enjoyable. A must-have 2007. MORE
Drink: 2010 -2018 .
BBR Score: 16.5/20.
Jancis Score: 16/20.
Decanter Score: 16.5/20.
2003
Red, keep
Ch. Gruaud-Larose Saint Julien
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St Julien
Limited Stock
 Bottle
(75cl) 		£ 33.61
$ 54.74
No more stock available
0 in basket
Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, 13% alc.

The 2003 Gruaud Larose displays ripe aromas of coffee beans, cassis, licorice, and plums overlaid with leafy and earthy notes. Tannins are suprisingly  polished, supported by fleshy texture and rich earthy/tobacco characterisitcs intermingled with blackberry and prune flavours, and an long finish. Drink it over the next 10-12 years. MORE
Drink: 2006 -2021 .
BBR Score: 16.5/20.
Jancis Score: 17/20.
2007
Red, en-primeur
Ch. Gruaud-Larose, St. Julien
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St Julien
Only available in cases of 6. 		Magnum
(150cl) 		£ 51.00
$ 83.06
(In Bond)
No more stock available
6 x £ 51.00
0 in basket
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, 12.5% alc.
Wines Lying in Barrel , Not available for delivery.

Manager David Launay's ever-impressive Gruaud has punched well above its weight in 2007. It is quite simply one of the most sumptuous, upfront, early-drinking Gruauds we have ever tasted. The intensely rich, pure, fresh nose is followed by generous, creamy, raspberry and blackcurrant fruit that seduces the senses while cedar and licorice add complexity. Without even a hint of the astringency that is apparent in many 2007s, this is as good as some wines double the price, and certainly more enjoyable. A must-have 2007. MORE
Drink: 2010 -2018 .
BBR Score: 16.5/20.
Jancis Score: 16/20.
Decanter Score: 16.5/20.
2005
Red, keep
Ch. Gruaud-Larose, St. Julien
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St Julien
Bottle
(75cl) 		£ 56.17
$ 91.48
No more stock available
12 x £ 49.95
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Special case price £ 599.40
Buy 12 and save £ 74.69 (11%)
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, 13% alc.

This is a stunning wine, epitomising St Julien's breed and elegance but with an extra dash of generosity. A fabulous rich nose leads to a structured palate with a lovely weight of ripe, creamy raspberry and loganberry fruit with liquorice and toast hints. The fruit quality is outstanding, with real energy and freshness, topped off by a long, pure finish. The harvest was very late here so the Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) and Merlot (30%) were able to really blossom. Given their reasonable pricing policy this is one of the wines of the vintage for value as well as quality. Drink 2012-2040. MORE
Drink: 2012 -2040 .
BBR Score: 18.8/20.
Jancis Score: 17/20.
Parker Score: 89 /100.
Wine Spectator Score: 89 -91 /100.
2004
Red, keep
Ch. Gruaud-Larose, St. Julien
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St Julien
Limited Stock
 Magnum
(150cl) 		£ 59.57
$ 97.01
No more stock available
6 x £ 55.05
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Special case price £ 330.30
Buy 6 and save £ 27.09 (7.5%)
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, 12.5% alc.

Fantastic! Jean Merlaut's ownership since 1997 has seen these wines get better and better, culminating in this tour de force. Smoky ripe blackcurrants and sexy integrated sweet oak on the enticing nose is followed by a dense but pure palate with full-bodied fruit and a defined linear core. The finish is very long and very cool. It is elegant and sophisticated with great charm and will be one of the great value wines of the 2004 vintage. Drink: 2012-2025. MORE
Drink: 2011 -2020 .
BBR Score: 18/20.
Jancis Score: 17/20.
Parker Score: 87 /100.
1996
Red, drink-or-keep
Ch. Gruaud-Larose, 2ème Cru Classé, St Julien
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St Julien
Bottle
(75cl) 		£ 62.13
$ 101.19
No more stock available
12 x £ 63.75
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Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, Ready, but will keep, 12.5% alc.

1996 has been hailed as ‘the greatest ever Cabernet Sauvignon vintage’. It’s certainly one of the great post-war vintages for the Médoc and arguably one of the top four of the last century. St Julien is one of the appellations offering the best wines from 1996 and these are now perfectly mature, offering sensational drinking now. This wine is a wonderful example of the quality that can be found in 1996 from a ‘Super-Second’ estate: one which consistently outperforms its classification and produces wines that taste instead like those of a First Growth. MORE
Drink: 2008 -2020 .
2005
Red, keep
Ch. Gruaud-Larose, St. Julien
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St Julien
Limited Stock
 Magnum
(150cl) 		£ 122.52
$ 199.54
No more stock available
6 x £ 104.50
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0 in basket
Special case price £ 627.00
Buy 6 and save £ 108.13 (14.5%)
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, For laying down, 13% alc.

This is a stunning wine, epitomising St Julien's breed and elegance but with an extra dash of generosity. A fabulous rich nose leads to a structured palate with a lovely weight of ripe, creamy raspberry and loganberry fruit with liquorice and toast hints. The fruit quality is outstanding, with real energy and freshness, topped off by a long, pure finish. The harvest was very late here so the Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) and Merlot (30%) were able to really blossom. Given their reasonable pricing policy this is one of the wines of the vintage for value as well as quality. MORE
Drink: 2012 -2040 .
BBR Score: 18.8/20.
Jancis Score: 17/20.
Parker Score: 89 /100.
Wine Spectator Score: 89 -91 /100.
1990
Red, drink-or-keep
Ch. Gruaud Larose, 2ème Cru Classé, St Julien
France  »  Bordeaux  »  St Julien
Bottle
(75cl) 		£ 131.04
$ 213.42
No more stock available
12 x £ 135.65
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0 in basket
Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, Red, Cab.Sauvignon Blend, Ready, but will keep, 12.5% alc.

This powerful, concentrated Gruaud-Larose demands attention! An exceptional nose of ripe black cherries, cedar wood and herbs intermixes in a wonderful earthy richness. A big, juicy, chewy wine, that will drink beautifully up to 2020. MORE
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