Gruaud Larose St Julien 2eme Cru 2004

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Gruaud Larose
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2004
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 89; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 87; Revue du Vin de France 16/20; Bettane & Desseauve 17/20

Tasting Note
Plummy black‑cherry and cassis core with tobacco, cedar, leather and savory herbal notes. Medium‑full body, soft silky tannins and spice; balanced with a medium finish showing graphite and dried herb nuances.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef côte de boeuf, duck confit, aged cheeses (Cheddar, Comté); Asian pairings: Peking duck, Cantonese roasted pork (char siu), Korean barbecue (bulgogi), miso‑glazed aubergine.

Production Method
Traditional fermentation in stainless vats, extended maceration and élevage in French oak barrels (approx. 16–18 months; ~30–40% new oak).

Vineyard Info
Château Gruaud‑Larose (est. 1725) is a classified 1855 Deuxième Cru in Saint‑Julien; ~82 ha on gravel soils, owned by the Taillan/Merlaut group.