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2005 Ch. Gruaud Larose, St Julien

2005 Ch. Gruaud Larose, St Julien
Product: 70087B
Bottle Size: Bottle (75 cl)
Case Size: 12
Maturity: Drink 2012-2040 (For laying down)
Vintage: 2005
Origin: France  »  Bordeaux  »  St Julien   Map of the region
Grape Variety: Cab.Sauvignon Blend
Style: Medium-Full Bodied, Dry, 12.5% alcohol
BBR Jancis Parker Wine Spectator
18.8/20 17/20 89/100 89 - 91/100
2005 Ch. Gruaud Larose, St Julien
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.
BBR Jancis Parker Wine Spectator
18.8/20 17/20 89/100 89 - 91/100
2005 Ch. Gruaud Larose, St Julien
Tasted on three separate occasions, this cuvee exhibits a dark ruby color (with much less saturation than many wines of the vintage) as well as a distinctive, herbal, meaty, horsey nose, medium to full body, good depth, power, and richness, and soft tannins. The wine's rustic aromas and earthy style are intriguing and provocative. While an excellent effort, the 2005 Gruaud Larose is not one of the stars of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2022.
(Robert Parker - Wine Advocate - 30-Apr-2008)
BBR Jancis Parker Wine Spectator
18.8/20 17/20 89/100 89 - 91/100
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