2018 Château Gruaud-Larose, St. Julien 2ème Cru Classé, dry
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- Alcohol content
- 14,5 % vol
- Net volume
- 0,75 l
- Allergens
- contains sulphites
- Origin
- Bordeaux, France
- Responsible food business operator
- Salin SAS, 8 rue Descartes, 33290 Blanquefort
- Vintage: 2018
- Producer: Château Gruaud-Larose
- Region: Bordeaux, France
- Grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc
- Alcohol: 14,5 % vol · Volume: 0,75 l
- Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
- Colour: Shows a dense purple hue.
- Nose: Pure crème de cassis, blackcurrants, dark blackberries, cedar shavings and smoked tobacco, with hints of dark chocolate, wet slate and graphite minerality
- Palate: Full-bodied with a dense, powerful core of juicy ripe fruit, earthy notes on the mid-palate, black pepper and a long, structured finish. Firm but ultra-fine, creamy and silky tannins give a concentrated profile.
- Pairs with: Roasted or grilled lamb, Beef Wellington, Côte de bœuf, Duck, Game in a savoury reduction sauce, Mushroom dishes, Truffles, Roasted root vegetables, Aged cheese such as Comté or mature Cheddar
DESCRIPTION
For Bordeaux lovers, the wines from Saint-Julien with their finesse and power hold a special allure, delighting the palate with a unique taste experience. The 2018 2ème Cru Classé from Château Gruaud-Larose is a very concentrated Saint-Julien with impeccable balance. A brilliant wine with long aging potential – the older, the better!
DEVELOPMENT
Made from a selection of the best grapes, rigorously hand-selected by parcel and grape variety.
The 2018 Château Gruaud-Larose, St. Julien 2eme Cru Classé matures in oak barrels.
The vintage contains 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, and 9% Cabernet Franc.
TASTING NOTES
Intense and complex aromas emanate from the glass. In addition to notes of blackberry jam, baked plums, and cassis cream, along with a hint of blueberry, spices, as well as tobacco and licorice, round off the bouquet. On the palate, the attack is spicy, very concentrated, yet velvety in this high fruit concentration. Supple, ripe, voluminous tannins, with aromas of black fruits and spices and a long finish.
SERVING SUGGESTION
Serve at 16-18 °C with game dishes, beef goulash, red meat, and strong cheeses.
AWARDS
Wine Advocate: 96/100
