Larose de Gruaud Saint-Julien 2010

CHÂTEAU GRUAUD-LAROSE

Larose de Gruaud Saint-Julien
2010

Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Saint-Julien
Classification
2e cru classé
Varietal(s)
Cabernet Sauvignon 54 %
Merlot 26 %
Cabernet Franc 13 %
Petit Verdot 7 %
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Aging vessel type
Oak barrels
Length of aging
12 to 14 months
Producer's website

About this winery

History L’Abbé Gruaud, worthy representative of the Noblesse de Robe, which typified the Pre-Revolutionary Ancien Régime of France, initiated the story of the château in 1725. Thanks to the family of Joseph-Sébastien de Larose, son-in-law and heir of L’Abbé Gruaud, the wine not only made a reputation but also made a name for itself: Gruaud-Larose. It has belonged to the Merlaut family since 1997. Château Gruaud-Larose is one the most historic estates in the Médoc. Its size has hardly...

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Tasting notes

A nice shiny ruby color. Intense and vivid nose. Liquorice, mint and beeswax notes with autumns aromas. In the mouth, the attack is delicate, slightly mellow; then long and gorgeous. The tannins are elegant. Finale with fresh notes and woody aromas.