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Chateau Gruaud Larose 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien

Colour: Red
Vintage: 2005
Region: Bordeaux, Saint-Julien

A 2nd growth Saint-Julien château, Gruaud Larose produces some of the Médoc’s finest wines and its worth remains undisputed among the winemakers and critics of today. With over 80 hectares, it is a plot that has remained under vine since the beginning of the château’s existence – and many of the current vines in use stretch back to almost a hundred years. Recent investment has been significant as the estate’s owners look to return the wines to their former glory and the evidence thus far, from the 2015 vintage onwards, suggests it is very much paying off. As such, this château deserves to be held in the highest esteem.

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98 DR
91 MS
91 NM
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2005 Chateau Gruaud Larose 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien

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2005 Chateau Gruaud Larose 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien

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98 DR
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2005 Chateau Gruaud Larose 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien

DR
From £450 Loose bottle(s) and 12 pack case(s) available

2005 Chateau Gruaud Larose 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien

Size
Cs (12)
Cs (6)
Cs (3)
Loose
Price
Per
Region: Bordeaux
98 DR
BTL
6
0
0
0
£940
12
DMG
0
0
0
2
£450
1
 
CONDITION
STATUS
ETA
Our ETA dates are a guide and are subject to change. If you require more information on an ETA time please call UK +44 (0) 20 7269 0703 or alternatively email [email protected].
YOU BUY
Case (12 x 75cl) LIVETRADE
CONDITION
Original Case
STATUS
In-Bond
ETA
Our ETA dates are a guide and are subject to change. If you require more information on an ETA time please call UK +44 (0) 20 7269 0703 or alternatively email [email protected].
In Stock
LIVETRADE
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£940.00
6 Case(s) Available
Case (1 x 300cl) LIVETRADE
CONDITION
Original Case
STATUS
In-Bond
ETA
Our ETA dates are a guide and are subject to change. If you require more information on an ETA time please call UK +44 (0) 20 7269 0703 or alternatively email [email protected].
In Stock
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£450.00
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Tasting Notes and Scores

98 DR

Needs coaxing out of the glass, as is true with so many 2005s even at 16 years old, but straight off the first nose you get the most beautiful nuance and turmeric-strewn spice. It's exotic if subtle, with a creamy texture, grilled oak, black chocolate shavings, cassis and raspberry, all with the most beautiful sense of tiptoing through the palate, holding the line. Exceptionally well balanced, slate and smoked earth, giving signature St Julien finesse. You have really had to be patient for this wine, but it is utterly spellbinding, and starting to show its potential. Harvest September 20 to October 10. This one really does benefit from being carafed, because it keeps so much of itself hidden (I tasted it once in a carafe and once straight from the bottle). Brilliant, full of flavour. Harvest September 20 to October 11, 35% new oak. Drink Now - 2040
Tasted 16th November 2021 - Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux

Decanter

91 MS

Dark, brick rimmed mature mahogany red; slightly gamey character on the nose, but fresh and refined to smell too; a rich middleweight with a fresh defining acidity, and a fine grained tannin; long, dry, elegant, St Julien; flavoury, vital, finely tannic, on the more solid side, with a good fruit core and excellent aromatic length. Slightly old fashioned in style, but classy and complete, and good value! Still a bit chewy, would be good with food, but essentially needing time to become more harmonious. 2020-35+

Michael Schuster

91 NM

The Château Gruaud Larose 2005 has an open bouquet: quite savoury in style with touches of bacon fat and cured meat infusing the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly angular tannin. The acidity is well judged although it still needs to develop a little cohesion towards the finish. It seems to have just lost a little length since I last tasted it – obviously still going through its awkward “teenager” moment. I am sure it will come down from its bedroom at some point and those sage and thyme notes on the aftertaste continue to appeal..

– eRobertParker.com, Feb 2015

Neal Martin

91 WS

Aromas of blackberry, meat and earth follow through to a full body, with velvety tannins and a rich finish. Decadent, balanced and very approachable already. I thought it would have been a little better than this. Best after 2014.

– James Molesworth (WineSpectator.com, March 2008)

Wine Spectator

90 RP

The 2005 Gruaud Larose has a deep ruby/purple color, excellent concentration, and clean, pure black and red currant fruit, licorice and spice. It is medium to full-bodied, lush, and very soft and round. I’m surprised how drinkable it is already, although it is certainly capable of lasting 15 or more years.

Robert Parker (Wine Advocate #219, Jun 2015)

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