Chateau Gruaud-Larose 2eme Cru Classe Saint Julien

Chateau Gruaud-Larose 2eme Cru Classe Saint Julien from France, Bordeaux, St-Julien by Chateau Gruaud-Larose St-Julien (12 x 75 cl)

This has great balance, and is a credit to its more senior sibling (12 x 75 cl)

Dating back to 1725, the estate was grouped into a number of small vineyards and in 1757 Mr. Gruaud formed one large one, under his name. Eventually a descendant of the first owner took over the property, his name was Larose, and he immediately linked his name to the estate, it was subsequently purchased by Mr Desire Cordier in 1915. Gruaud Larose is one of St. Julien's most popular and prestigeous wines. Its production has a quality that is consistently high and one of the most continuously successful wines produced in Bordeaux, regardless of vintage. The 2002 deep red couloured wine and has black forrest fruits aromas and a balanced tannin structure.

Dating back to 1725, the estate was grouped into a number of small vineyards and in 1757 Mr. Gruaud formed one large one, under his name. Eventually a descendant of the first owner took over the property, his name was Larose, and he immediately linked his name to the estate, it was subsequently purchased by Mr Desire Cordier in 1915. By 1997 Chateau Gruaud Larose, after several other owners, was purchased by another traditional Bordeaux family, the Merlauts. The winemaking team at Chateau Gruaud Larose is now overseen by Jacques Merlaut's son, Jean, and He puts the wine through a cold-soak prior to temperature controlled fermentation in wooden and concrete vats. Up to a third of the vintage undergoes malolactic fermentation in oak barrels, before ageing the entire wine in oak for eighteen months. Gruaud Larose is one of St. Julien's most popular and prestigeous wines. Its production has a quality that is consistently high and one of the most continuously successful wines produced in Bordeaux, regardless of vintage. The 1993 vintage is a vibrant, purple-red coloured wine, with aromas dominated by oak. A Medium bodied palate with a creamy edged texture and a good tanninic structure especially on the finish. (12 x 75 cl)

Chateau Gruaud-Larose 2eme Cru Classe Saint Julien from France, Bordeaux, St-Julien by Chateau Gruaud-Larose Powerful Reds (6 x 1.5 Litres)

Dating back to 1725, the estate was grouped into a number of small vineyards and in 1757 Mr. Gruaud formed one large one, under his name. Eventually a descendant of the first owner took over the property, his name was Larose, and he immediately linked his name to the estate, it was subsequently purchased by Mr Desire Cordier in 1915. In 1997, Chateau Gruaud Larose, after several other owners, was purchased by another traditional Bordeaux family, the Merlauts. The winemaking team at Chateau Gruaud Larose is now overseen by Jacques Merlaut's son, Jean, and He puts the wine through a cold-soak prior to temperature controlled fermentation in wooden and concrete vats. Up to a third of the vintage undergoes malolactic in oak barrels, before ageing the entire wine in oak for eighteen months. Deep red coloured wine with a good fruit otherwise on the palate and a huge body, very weighty, with smoke and tobacco elements. Well balanced with tremendous length. Gruaud Larose is one of St. Julien's most popular and prestigeous wines. Its production has a quality that is consistently high and one of the most continuously successful wines produced in Bordeaux, regardless of vintage. Available in Original Wooden Case. (12 x 75 cl)

Dating back to 1725, the estate was grouped into a number of small vineyards and in 1757 Mr. Gruaud formed one large one, under his name. Eventually a descendant of the first owner took over the property, his name was Larose, and he immediately linked his name to the estate, it was subsequently purchased by Mr Desire Cordier in 1915. In 1997, Chateau Gruaud Larose, after several other owners, was purchased by another traditional Bordeaux family, the Merlauts. The winemaking team at Chateau Gruaud Larose is overseen by Jacques Merlaut's son, Jean, and He puts the wine through a cold-soak prior to temperature controlled fermentation in wooden and concrete vats. Up to a third of the vintage undergoes malolactic in oak barrels, before ageing the entire wine in oak for eighteen months. A dark red hue emphsises the nose of black tea and tobacco. Well-knit tannins, a balanced wine with a peppery finish. Gruaud Larose is one of St. Julien's most popular and prestigeous wines. Its production has a quality that is consistently high and one of the most continuously successful wines produced in Bordeaux, regardless of vintage. Available in Original Wooden Case.

Chateau Gruaud-Larose 2eme Cru Classe Saint Julien from France, Bordeaux, St-Julien by Chateau Gruaud-Larose Powerful Reds (12 x 75 cl)

Dating back to 1725, the estate was grouped into a number of small vineyards and in 1757 Mr. Gruaud formed one large one, under his name. Eventually a descendant of the first owner took over the property, his name was Larose, and he immediately linked his name to the estate, it as subsequently purchased by Mr Desire Cordier in 1915. Strong, very well-developed, reddish-brown colour. Elegant and delicate nose, tending towards notes of undergrowth, from truffle to light tobacco, with hints of toast, roasted coffee beans. Pleasantly aggressive in the mouth, plenty of finesse, soft tannins, with flavours of stewed prunes and cherry stones. An all-rounder that displays the elegance of a St. Julien and the generosity of a Gruaud Larose. (12 x 75 cl)