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Château Gruaud Larose 2015

Bordeaux • Saint-Julien • 2nd Classified Growth • Red

489,00€ tax included
489,00€ tax included
81,50€ / unit
Packaging : 6 x 75cl - Carton

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Description

  • Country France
  • Region Bordeaux
  • Appellation Saint-Julien
  • Color Red
  • Alcohol 12.5
  • Vintage 2015
  • Grape varieties 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc

Having retained its original size, this château is one of the rare historic estates of the Médoc and more than ever honors its Second Growth Classified status. Their motto: "The King of Wines, the wine of Kings".

Ratings

Ratings

  • Wine Spectator 92/100
  • Vinous 93/100
  • James Suckling 95/100
  • Jean-Marc Quarin 94/100
Producer

Producer

Owner and history

They work with organic methods, using integrated pest management (soil cultivation, organic fertilization). The soil is composed of deep gravelly hillocks from the Garonne River. The average age of the vines is 46 years over an area of ​​82 hectares.

Vinification and aging

A plot-by-plot selection in vats was carried out after the harvest.
Fermentation in 50% cement and 50% wood. Fermentation temperatures of 24°C to 29°C, with yeast inoculation.
Maceration for 20 to 30 days at appropriate temperatures. Lees work under the cap during post-fermentation maceration.
Tasting and selection of three press wines from the different barrels.
Malolactic fermentation.
Aged for 18 to 24 months in barrels that are 80% new and the remainder in one-year-old barrels. The oak is of French origin.

  • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

  • Climax 2025 à 2040

Wine profile

  • fruity
  • wooded
  • complex
  • timber frame