Château Gruaud Larose, a renowned estate in the Saint-Julien appellation, was established in 1757 and has been a benchmark for exquisite red wines. The vineyard spans 82 hectares, with vines averaging 48 years in age, thriving on Quaternary Garonne gravel. The estate is committed to organic and biodynamic practices since 2019, enhancing the wine's authenticity and quality.

Composition: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Winemaking: Traditional fermentation in temperature-controlled vats.
Aging: Aged in oak barrels for up to 18 months, imparting complexity and depth to the wine.

Wine Critic Reviews

Robert Parker The Wine Advocate (96): When to drink: 2030 to 2055

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider (96): Deep in color, with a simple swirl you find wet forest floor, cigar box, licorice, spice, flowers, and currants in the perfume. On the palate, the wine is concentrated, rich and dense, but refined, round, and juicy. Even with all that weight, the wine is vibrant, energetic, long and fresh. The finish builds in intensity, leaving you with layers of dark black, red and blue fruits, chocolate, licorice, espresso, and spice. 2022 marks the first vintage Gruaud Larose was organically certified.

Tom Cannavan (97): There’s a hint of wood on the nose at first, but this goes and it’s then so pure. Loaded with ripe fruit, like the LLC, and it feels like it’s punching at a similar level. Not a hair out of place and impressively low alcohol.

Jean-Marc Quarin (97): When to drink: 2036 to 2060

Jane Anson - Inside Bordeaux (95): When to drink: 2029 to 2044

Tim Atkin (94): For reports and full tasting notes, go to Tim Atkin MW's website.