Gruaud Larose St Julien 2eme Cru 1989

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Gruaud Larose
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
1989
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 94; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92; James Suckling 92; Vinous/Neal Martin ~90. Frequently noted in retrospectives of the 1989 Bordeaux vintage

Tasting Note
Evolved St‑Julien: cassis and plum with tobacco, cedar, leather, tar and a hint of mint. Silky yet firm tannins, rich mid‑palate and a long, mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, game, aged hard cheeses, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, beef hot pot or braised beef with mushrooms.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented by plot in cement/stainless vats with 21–35 day maceration; malolactic in barrels; aged ~16–18 months in French oak (≈30% new).

Vineyard Info
Château Gruaud‑Larose is a 2ème Cru Classé in Saint‑Julien (≈82 ha). Historic Médoc estate producing structured, herbaceous claret with long-standing reputation for quality.