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Gruaud Larose 1999

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > St Julien
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon/Merlot

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Tasting Notes

89
Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book (4), December 2003

Delivers lots of blackberry, mineral and mint on the nose. Full-bodied, with plenty of fruit and racy, polished tannins on the finish. This can go on for many years. But why wait?—'89/'99 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2009). Drink now. 21,500 cases made.

90
James Suckling, Wine Spectator (Mar 2002), March 2002

Serious stuff, this has a sexy feel to it with good weight, length and depth. A really solid core of jammy fruit. Classic and has exceptional grip for the vintage. Gruaud is back in the super-second league.

92
Farr Vintners, June 2000
16/25
Andrew Jefford, Decanter.com (Jun 2000), June 2000
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89
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (140), April 2002
89/91
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (134), April 2001

One of the vintage's most successful offerings...Saturates the palate with glycerine and fruit concentration. Pure, long and impressive.

89/91
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (128), April 2000
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