2007 Chateau Gruaud Larose 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 12x75cl

Chateau Gruaud Larose

Case Format: 75cl

Max score: 88

Drink To: 2024-2038

A 2ème Cru Classé, Château Gruaud-Larose is famous for producing one of Saint-Julien’s most full-bodied wines. Highly tannic in its youth, this is a wine that fully opens-up and blossoms with age, to form an abundant blend of rich black fruits, cedar and liquorice flavours. The estate’s 80 hectares of vineyard comprise a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (c.65%), Merlot (c.25%), Cabernet Franc (c.8%) and Petit Verdot (c.2%). Based in Saint-Julien, the terroir benefits from dry soil and a warm climate from the July to September period. To Gruaud Larose, following organic and biodynamic agricultural practices is essential in assuring that their vines continue to thrive.
£468.00 IN BOND

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CRITIC REVIEWS

88
Neal Martin

The 2007 Gruaud Larose has a fresh but straightforward nose with a herbaceous element that becomes more pronounced with time. Mahogany bureau and light earthy scents. It just needs more fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins. It meliorates towards the finish, which feels much fresher than the aromatics. It is well-defined with leather and tobacco notes. A touch of pepperiness is most welcome. It leaves on a high note after a slow beginning. Tasted at the Gruaud Larose vertical at the chateau in February 2023.

87
Neal Martin

Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits' 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 Gruaud Larose has a soft and slightly muffled bouquet, perhaps just with a touch of brettanomyces that shaves away some of the delineation. After time, there are scents of clove and scorched earth. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannin, modest dark berry fruit laced with cold tea and white pepper, yet it pulls up rather short on the finish and leaves you wanting more. Tasted February 2017.

15
JancisRobinson.com

71% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot.Brick hue. Light and simple on the nose. Touch of oak but a slightly green aspect to the fruit. Easy on the palate but lacks depth in the middle. Luncheon claret but drink up now. (JL)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

France

REGION

Bordeaux

SUB REGION

Saint-Julien

VINTAGE

2007

COLOUR

Red

CASE FORMAT

12x75cl

AVAILABILITY

IMMEDIATE

MAX CRITIC SCORE

88

DRINK TO

2024-2038

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