| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > St Julien |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
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A deep ruby/purple color emerges from this lighter-weight, medium-bodied 2013 Gruaud Larose along with good purity and sweet tannin. With notes of underbrush, licorice and red and blackcurrant, it is a pleasant, fruit-forward wine that should drink well for 7-8 years.
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.
