Château Gruaud-Larose 1988 Bordeaux Saint-Julien 2ème Grand Cru Classé

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Château Gruaud Larose 1988

Name: Château Gruaud Larose 1988
Brand: Château Gruaud-Larose
SKU: PGC-3196
Price: 117.61 USD
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Bordeaux - Saint-Julien - 2ème Grand Cru Classé - Château Gruaud-Larose

$117.61

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Bottle 0.75L
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Producer

Château Gruaud-Larose

Region

Bordeaux

Appellation

Saint-Julien

Classification

2ème Grand Cru Classé

Terroir

Left Bank

Vintage

1988

Color

Red

Type of aging

In oak barrels

Operating temperature

Between 16° and 18° C

Storage

Bottle lying down

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Château Gruaud-Larose

"The wine of kings, the king of wines" is the motto that adorns the label of Château Gruaud Larose, one of the finest wines in the Saint-Julien appellation. Founded by Abbé Gruaud in 1725, in 1781 he bequeathed it to his nephew, Chevalier de Larose, who gave it his name.

Gained the title of Second Grand Cru Classé in 1855, it has been owned by the Merlaut family since 1997. The 82-hectare vineyard is planted on deep Garonne gravel outcrops, and is planted with 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. This type of terroir is ideal for producing wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Sarget de Gruaud Larose is the Second wine of the Domaine, vinified with the same care.

The wines of Château Gruaud Larose are noble, racy and complex, allowing fruit and finesse to express themselves, confirming its Second status.

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Description Château Gruaud Larose 1988.

Tartine Jeanne (2008): "This wine literally explodes on the nose. It expresses lychee, strawberry, white peach, eXOtic fruit, then the aromas move on to grilled meat and thyme.

On the palate, the range of aromas is just as vast, with plenty of fruit, hints of viandé and spice, and a disconcertingly fresh overall impression.

It's a 1988, but blind tasting would give it no more than 10 years. This wine is strangely Pauillac. Superb complexity and balance.

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