Gruaud Larose St Julien 2eme Cru 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Gruaud Larose
Label Name:
 
St Julien 2eme Cru
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux (Médoc).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon (67%), Merlot (31.5%), Cabernet Franc (1.5%).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 92–94. Vinous (Neal Martin) 90–92. Wine Spectator 91–94. James Suckling 92–93. Wine Enthusiast 92–94; Decanter ~91–93

Tasting Note
Violets, blackcurrant and blackberry with tobacco, dark chocolate and menthol notes; medium–full body, fresh acidity, silky yet firm tannins and a long mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, slow‑roasted beef, ribeye, duck confit, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ, braised short ribs, milder Sichuan or Cantonese beef dishes.

Production Method
Sustainably farmed; hand-harvested; fermented in wooden and concrete vats; aged in French oak barrels (c.50% new reported).

Vineyard Info
Château Gruaud‑Larose, 1855 Deuxième Cru Classé; ~80 ha single‑block estate; owned by the Merlaut family since 1997 with investments in organic/sustainable practices.