2013 Gruaud Larose (St-Julien)
Secondary Description
Producer
Origin
St-Julien, Medoc, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Colour
red
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
young
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Classification
Medoc second growths 2nd 2eme
Score
86-88 points, Neal Martin, erobertparker.com, April 2014
88-89 points, James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 2014
This product is delisted and unavailable for sale.
Media Reviews
Neal Martin
The Grand Vin is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc picked on 3 and 8 October cropped at 27hl/ha. It has a crisp blackcurrant and fresh strawberries, with an almost pastille quality with no signs of any pyrazines. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannins, noticeable acidity that lends the finish freshness, although it feels a little abrupt. Just 4,000 cases produced - one-third of last year. This will be an early-drinking Gruaud-Larose. Tasted March 2014. 86-88 points
James Suckling
A delicate, fruity wine with raspberry and mineral character. Medium body, fine tannins and a clean finish. Pleasant fruit-acid balance. 88-89 points