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Chateau Gruaud Larose1996

RED WINE

PUBLIC
May 2025
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Chateau Gruaud Larose label
  • Producer Chateau Gruaud Larose
  • Country France
  • Region Bordeaux
  • Appellation Saint-Julien
  • UPC 0 15643 77421 8

Reviews

Vinous Media 91+

Dark ruby. Deep, brooding nose hints at dark plum, blackcurrant, coffee and lavender accented by cinnamon and nutmeg. Enters bright and fresh, then turns richer in the middle, with accessible plum, herb and coffee flavors persisting nicely on the peppery finish, which features chewy tannins. This is at once more herbal and more forward than the 1995. It's also better than I remember it, and although still quite young it offers plenty of appeal. The wine's harmonious acidity makes it seem lighter-bodied than it is. About 40% of the malolactic fermentation was carried out in barriques, compared to a normal one-third.

by ID, Vinous Media , 2013

Wine Spectator 90

Violet, blackberry and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a medium finish. Ready.

by JS, Wine Spectator , 2007