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CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE, 2002

SAINT-JULIEN

" A sweet, fruity, medium-bodied, surprisingly forward effort, the deep plum/purple-colored 2002 Gruaud Larose exhibits ripe aromas revealing herbaceous as well as spice notes. There is some potentially worrisome astringent tannin in the finish, but the wine’s depth augers well for this being ultimately resolved and integrated. " - Robert Parker

CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION 2nd Grand Cru Classé
GRAPE VARIETIES Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
AROMAS

Black fruits, ripe fruits, herbal, spicy
FOOD PAIRING Duck breast, game
SIZE 75 CL

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111,00 € T.T.C.
111,00 € T.T.C.
Tax included.

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Vineyard Detail
AGRICULTURE Organic and biodynamic practices
GRAPE VARIETIES Cabernet Sauvignon 61%, Merlot 29%, Cabernet Franc 7%, Petit Verdot 5%
VINEYARD AREA 82 hectares
ANNUAL PRODUCTION 157,000 bottles
HARVEST Manual
TERROIR Deep gravel mounds on clay-limestone subsoil
History and anecdotes

The existence of the Château dates back to the 17th century. It was successively owned by Abbé Gruaud and then by Chevalier Joseph Sébastien Larose. In 1781, the name Château Gruaud-Larose was established, combining the surnames of its previous owners. Château Gruaud Larose was classified as a second growth in 1855, under the Saint-Julien appellation. In 1997, the château was purchased by the Merlaut family. Today, Jean Merlaut is at the head of the estate.

The name of the château's second wine, Sarget de Gruaud Larose, comes from one of the owners in 1867, Baron Sarget.

The motto of Château Gruaud Larose is "The King of Wines, The Wine of Kings."

CHATEAU GRUAUD LAROSE

Caracteristics

CHARACTERISTICS

CLASSIFICATION 2nd Grand Cru Classé
GRAPE VARIETIES Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
AROMAS

Black fruits, ripe fruits, herbal, spicy
FOOD PAIRING Duck breast, game
SIZE 75 CL