Chateau Gruaud Larose
Saint Julien 2017
| Denomination | AOC Saint-Julien |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Bordeaux (France) |
| Grape varieties | 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | 18 - 24 months in fine-grained French oak barrels (80% new, the rest 1-2 years old). |
Description
Still red from Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, 13% ABV, produced by Chateau Gruaud Larose. Blend: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc. 0.75L bottle, 2017 vintage. A wine that embodies the tradition of Bordeaux's Grand Cru Classés, with a history dating back to 1855. Manual harvest and double sorting upon receipt of the harvest. Aged for 18-24 months in fine-grained French oak barriques (80% new, the remainder 1-2 years old). The complex nose reveals aromas of blackberry, accompanied by floral notes with hints of cedar wood. A deep, intense purple-red color. On the palate, the attack is bold, giving way to a satiny tannic structure with light notes of coffee and toast.
Awards
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2017
93/100
Decanter is a wine and lifestyle magazine, published monthly in around 90 countries. The magazine includes industry news, classic guides and advice on wine and spirits.
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2017
93/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2017
94/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2017
91/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
| Name | Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint Julien 2017 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Saint-Julien AOC |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Vendor | Chateau Gruaud Larose |
| Origin | Saint-Julien Beychevelle (France) |
| Soil composition | Early Quaternary Garonne gravel, settled more than 600,000 years ago. |
| Plants per hectare | 8500 0000 |
| Harvest | Manual harvesting and double sorting on receipt of the vintage |
| Fermentation temperature | 24-26 °C |
| Wine making | Maceration: 20-30 days at appropriate temperatures. Malolactic fermentation: together with alcoholic fermentation by co-inoculation. |
| Aging | 18 - 24 months in fine-grained French oak barrels (80% new, the rest 1-2 years old). |
| Total acidity | 3.2 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |