1996 Ch. Gruaud Larose, St Julien

This has a Gruaud signature etched onto its enticing, rich and decadent nose. This is a superb example of Bordeaux and particular St Julien at its very best. Really silky and creamy on the palate with a fabulously exotic, powerful, ripe and sweet black/red fruit core. Long finish and very classy indeed.
(Simon Staples - Berrys' Fine Wine Director - 20-Feb-2009)

Dark ruby with a blackish cast. Some very classical dry cedary notes on the nose – definitely tertiary. Sweet start and very round fruit with virtually no tannin in evidence. So sweet it only just has enough freshness but this would be a very attractive plump wine to drink now. Good attack. 12.5%
(Jancis Robinson - Bordeaux '96s Today - jancisrobinson.com - 21-Sept-2011)