Gruaud Larose St Julien 2eme Cru 1961

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Gruaud Larose
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
1961
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96 pts (1994). Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar) 93 pts. Neal Martin (Vinous) 95 pts

Tasting Note
Dark garnet with aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, tar, soy and leather; concentrated, sweet mature red fruits, tobacco and earthy/meaty notes. High acidity with dusty, resolved tannins and a long, powerful finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, braised short ribs, game, lamb, hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), Korean BBQ, rich dim sum and Cantonese roast meats.

Production Method
Traditional left-bank Bordeaux vinification by parcel, extended maceration and élevage in oak barrels (typically 16–18 months) with subsequent blending into a Cabernet-led claret.

Vineyard Info
Château Gruaud-Larose, a Deuxième Cru Classé in Saint-Julien, dates to 1725; reunited under Cordier and today owned by the Merlaut/Taillan group. Estate vineyard ~82 ha on Garonne gravel soils.