2003 Ch. Gruaud Larose, St Julien

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.