2006 Château Gruaud Larose, St Julien, Bordeaux

Description

This is an abnormally luscious and seductive wine for Gruaud Larose; especiallysurprising in a vintage like 2006. The powerful, spicy dark fruit nose withhints of violets acts as a highly enticing welcome. But, fear not, alongsidethe abundant, creamy, blackberry and strawberry fruit it has good tannic grip,freshness and lots of breed and elegance, in that typically chunky GruaudLarose way. Manager David Launay was ruthless with his selection, using only45% of his crop for this wine. The result is very satisfying, providing onceagain an irresistible combination of value and quality.
Simon Staples - Fine Wine Director - Jun-07

Colour Red

Sweetness Dry

Vintage 2006

Maturity Ready - at best

Grape List Cabernet Sauvignon (60%), Merlot (24%), Cabernet Franc (11%), Petit Verdot (5%)

Body Full Bodied

Producer Château Gruaud-Larose

About this wine

Cabernet Sauvignon

The most famous red wine grape in the world and one of the most widely planted.

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Saint-Julien

St Julien is the smallest of the ‘Big Four’ Médoc communes although, without any First Growths, it is recognised to be the most consistent of the main communes with many châteaux turning out impressive wines year after year. The wines can be judged as much by texture as flavour, and there is a sleek, wholesome character to the best. At their very finest they combine Margaux’s elegance and refinement with Pauillac’s power and substance.

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