Chateau Gruaud Larose St. Julien 2022

Vintage: 2022

. Original price: . Final price: $134.99

Chateau Gruaud Larose is a prestigious winery located in the St. Julien appellation of Bordeaux, France. Known for its rich history and commitment to quality, the estate produces wines that are predominantly composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot and other Bordeaux varietals complementing the blend. The St. Julien region is renowned for its gravelly soils, which contribute to the wine's complex structure and elegance. The winemaking process at Gruaud Larose involves meticulous vineyard management and traditional vinification techniques, including fermentation in stainless steel and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is characterized by a deep ruby color, with aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, and tobacco. On the palate, it offers a harmonious balance of ripe fruit, firm tannins, and a long, refined finish. This wine pairs beautifully with roasted meats, game, and aged cheeses.

Professional Scores

97

Another excellently consistent wine from Gruaud in 2022 that gives terroir typicality with crystalline purity and such overall charm. Smooth and supple, silky but firm, generous but serious. Gorgeous acidity keeps the palate lifted and fresh while the concentrated fruit and quite present tannins give the structure and frame. I love the detail and purity, powerful and strong but refined. Direct with energy and juicy, vibrant acidity. Mineral, graphite and liquorice aspects grip the palate and linger on the finish with soft spices. Has a very moreish quality with approachability but the racy core and intense backbone suggests long ageing potential.

Decanter

97

Another excellently consistent wine from Gruaud in 2022 that gives terroir typicality with crystalline purity and such overall charm. Smooth and supple, silky but firm, generous but serious. Gorgeous acidity keeps the palate lifted and fresh while the concentrated fruit and quite present tannins give the structure and frame. I love the detail and purity, powerful and strong but refined. Direct with energy and juicy, vibrant acidity. Mineral, graphite and liquorice aspects grip the palate and linger on the finish with soft spices. Has a very moreish quality with approachability but the racy core and intense backbone suggests long ageing potential.

Decanter

750ml