2024, Château Gruaud Larose, SAINT-JULIEN, 2ème Grand Cru ClasséLast year EP $127. 00 Bordeaux Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc. This famous and historic Saint Julien 2nd growth is popular throughout the world. This is a large vineyard of 82 hectare which surrounds the chteau and has changed little in size since the 1855 classification. Gorgeous dark ruby colour with vivid reflections, slow and steady reveal of grilled earth, savoury rose bud, peony, black tea and floral Cabernet finesse. This is

Second wine of Léoville Las Cases

Lemon drops further back on the palate

endowed with a core of sapid black olive tapenade-infused black fruit

and just have lots of the excellent Petit Figeac in the meantime

orange-peel nose with lots of edge and energy

well formed

delicately brushed with wisps of tobacco

2022 blend is 98% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc

Powerful blackberry and boysenberry fruit

Layers of acidity

Hints of spice

Clear mid-ruby colour