Château Gruaud Larose Château Gruaud-Larose Red wine ● Saint-Julien

1988 75cl

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4 ratings by guides

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92
WS

90
JMQ

91
WD

Photo for illustration purposes only. Vintage sold: 1988

Château Gruaud Larose - Château Gruaud-Larose - 1988 - Rouge

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In a few words ...

It was in 1997 that this grand cru classé in the Saint-Julien appellation, of great lineage, was acquired by the Merlaut family. Château Gruaud-Larose has a 300-year tradition of excellence in winegrowing, and cannot deny its legendary finesse. This "wine of kings and king of wines", according to the house motto, is the fruit of a passionate dedication to shaping nectars with floral fragrances (Larose) and the inimitable minerality of Graves (Gruaud). J. Suckling: 95-96/100

Tasting notes

Appearance

Dense, dark garnet color, drawing on purple in its youth.

Aroma

The nose reveals notes of violet and empyreumatic like wood, roasting, vanilla ... In aging, the wine will reveal very high quality game or truffle aromas.

Wine Empyreumatic | Fruity | Smoked

Taste

The wines of Saint-Julien are famous for mixing the feminine finesse of Margaux wines with the strength of Pauillac wines. We will find therefore structured tannins with a note of black fruits important that will give an interesting overall balance.

Wine Fruity | Long

Product details

Keeps

20 years

Peak

Service

17°C

Grape varieties Cabernet-franc, Cabernet-sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit verdot

Terroir Located in front of the Gironde estuary, the soil is composed mainly of gravels, marls and pebbles. The climate of the appellation allows a good ripening of the grapes as temperatures are regulated by the Gironde.

Culture type

Reasoned agriculture

Alcohol

Content

75cl

Decanting

30 min.

Food and wine pairings

Meat

Grilled beef rib

Guides reviews

4.53/5

(4 ratings by guides)

89 / 100 Parker Wine Advocate

92 / 100 Wine Spectator

90 / 100 Jean-Marc Quarin

91 / 100 Wine Decider

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