Château Gruaud-Larose, St. Julien, Bordeaux, 1996 Half Bottle (375ml)

Wine

Château Gruaud-Larose, St. Julien, Bordeaux, 1996 Half Bottle (375ml)

CI$75.00

2nd Grand Cru Classé 64% Cabernet Sauvignon / 26% Merlot / 7% Cabernet Franc / 3% Petit Verdot ageing: 16-18 months in French, fine grain, oak barrels, renewed by 30% every year to enhance the fruit | Medium toast

Country: France
Wine Type: Red
Grape Varietals: Bordeaux Blend

Additional Info

Rating:

89 Points Wine Advocate

Highlight:

In the bottle, Gruaud Larose appears to have returned to the form it possessed when I first tasted it from cask - a stylish, surprisingly civilized, medium-bodied wine without the muscle and power expected from both this terroir and vintage. It still possesses excellent density, as well as roasted herb, licorice, and black currant flavors intermixed with incense-like smells. The wine is medium to full-bodied, pure, rich, and forward. - Robert M. Parker, Jr.

Description

Château Gruaud-Larose 1996 is a classic 2nd Grand Cru Classé from the Saint-Julien appellation in the Médoc, Bordeaux. This elegant vintage comes from one of the most respected estates in the region, known for producing powerful yet refined wines with excellent aging potential. The 1996 vintage, a standout year for Bordeaux, delivers a complex bouquet of blackcurrant, cassis, cedar, tobacco, leather and graphite, with hints of dried herbs and dark chocolate. On the palate it shows outstanding structure, silky yet firm tannins, vibrant acidity and remarkable freshness for its age. A mature, harmonious and age-worthy Bordeaux that beautifully showcases the classic elegance and depth of Saint-Julien terroir.