Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint Julien 2020 750ml

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Name: Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint Julien 2020 750ml
Brand: Chateau Gruaud Larose
SKU: 898676
Price: 93.25 USD
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Rating: 96 (4 reviews)

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A gorgeous wine, with impressive substance and creamy depth in the mid-palate. Blackberry, black plum and cassis mingle with tobacco leaf, liquorice, graphite and hints of coffee, lead pencil, and dark chocolate. Despite 95% new oak, the élevage is well integrated, with nary a woody imprint. Polished tannins lend structure and sapidity, recalling Bordeaux wine consultant Jacques Boissenot’s observation about Saint-Julien tannins: ‘Il y a du goût’ – and they do bring flavour, not just structure. Fresh acidity balances the richness and carries the flavours through a long finish. The 2019 may have greater verticality, but the 2020 is broader, with a creamier mid-palate and excellent underlying depth.

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Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint Julien

Size: 750ml
Color: Red

SKU: 898676 Categories: Left Bank Bordeaux, Pre-arrival

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Varietal Red Bordeaux

There are few regions in the world with stricter regulations in regards to wine production and grape varietals than those found in Bordeaux, France. Here, in the home of the world's finest wines, the type and quality of grapes used is of utmost importance, and the legendary wineries which work on the banks of the Gironde river have mastered the careful art of juice blending to find the perfect balance for their produce. Whilst there are six 'official' Bordeaux grapes, the two key varietals for almost every fine Bordeaux wine are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and with good reason. Whilst Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are renowned for their acidity and astringency, strong fruit and spice flavors and full body, Merlot grapes are notably rounded, soft, fleshy and lighter on tannin. The combination of these two varietals, along with a small percentage of (commonly) Petit Verdot or Cabernet Franc, is the perfect balancing act â€“ the two grape varietals cancel out each others weaker points, and accentuate all that is good about the other.

Country France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region Bordeaux

Bordeaux: The Pinnacle of Terroir Expression In the illustrious realm of wine, Bordeaux stands as a beacon of excellence, where history, tradition, and terroir converge to create some of the world’s most iconic wines. Bordeaux’s rich mosaic of vineyards is characterized by the left bank, right bank, and the sweet symphony of Sauternes. Each of […]

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Appellation Saint Julien

Saint-Julien, a revered appellation in Bordeaux's Left Bank, epitomizes the finesse and elegance of red Bordeaux wines. Nestled between Pauillac and Margaux, Saint-Julien boasts a remarkable concentration of classified growths, showcasing wines that marry power with refinement. What makes Saint-Julien unique is its well-balanced terroir—gravelly soils, proximity to the Gironde estuary, and a temperate maritime climate. These factors nurture the cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, resulting in wines celebrated for their structured tannins, expressive aromatics, and age-worthiness. Saint-Julien's notable châteaux, such as Léoville-Las Cases and Ducru-Beaucaillou, exemplify the region's commitment to quality. The wines exhibit a harmonious blend of dark fruits, cedar, and subtle minerality. Exploring Saint-Julien unveils the essence of Bordeaux winemaking, where tradition and innovation converge to produce wines of timeless allure and sophistication.

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DC 97pts

Decanter

A gorgeous wine, with impressive substance and creamy depth in the mid-palate. Blackberry, black plum and cassis mingle with tobacco leaf, liquorice, graphite and hints of coffee, lead pencil, and dark chocolate. Despite 95% new oak, the élevage is well integrated, with nary a woody imprint. Polished tannins lend structure and sapidity, recalling Bordeaux wine consultant Jacques Boissenot’s observation about Saint-Julien tannins: 'Il y a du goût' – and they do bring flavour, not just structure. Fresh acidity balances the richness and carries the flavours through a long finish. The 2019 may have greater verticality, but the 2020 is broader, with a creamier mid-palate and excellent underlying depth.

JS 96pts

James Suckling

A lovely softness and texture to this wine with a medium to full body, plenty of fruit and fine velvety tannins. It’s lovely to taste now and will age beautifully. Really seductive. Hard not to drink now but one for the cellar. Best to try after 2025.

JD 96pts

Jeb Dunnuck

Coming from the talented Virginie Salette (the head winemaker since 2017) and tiny yields of 32 hectoliters per hectare, the 2020 Château Gruaud Larose is 79% Cabernet, 14% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, which continues the trend at this estate toward more and more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. Beautifully done, with a terrific sense of finesse, it offers a great nose of both red and black fruit as well as leafy tobacco, spring flowers, licorice, and spicy oak. Pure, medium to full-bodied, and wonderfully balanced, with fine tannins, it shows the focused, inward, almost understated style of the vintage without any rusticity or austerity. It needs a solid 7-8 years of bottle age, if not a decade, and is going to be very long-lived. Bravo.

WS 95pts

Wine Spectator

Rock-solid, with a core of dark plum, boysenberry and blackberry compote flavors held together with cedar, savory, tobacco and singed apple wood notes that add texture and energy through the finish. Built for the cellar. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2030 through 2040. 9,250 cases made.

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Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint Julien 2020 750ml Case of 6

Winery Chateau Gruaud Larose

Varietal Red Bordeaux

Country France

Region Bordeaux

Appellation Saint Julien

Decanter

James Suckling

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine Spectator

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