Chateau Gruaud Larose, 2007 Red Wine
St Julien, 2me Cru Classe
Bottle size: 75cl
ABV: 13%
Price:
£79.95
Out of stock
Description
The ever-impressive 2007 Gruaud is quite simply one of the most sumptuous, upfront, early-drinking Gruauds we have ever tasted. The intensely rich, pure, fresh nose is followed by generous, creamy, raspberry and blackcurrant fruit that seduces the senses while cedar and liquorice add complexity. Without even a hint of the astringency that is apparent in many 2007's, this is as good as some wines double the price, and certainly more enjoyable.
Condition
Excellent - Bottled in 2014
Reviews
DECANTER - Good solid colour, quite fleshy and spicy fruit, good length and good expression, but lacks a bit of complexity and depth.
Steven Spurrier - Decanter - Apr 08
JANCIS 16/20 - Dark crimson. Serious nose (Julia found the meatiness almost brett-y) and quite gentle black fruits on the palate. Pretty dry finish after rather a sweet start. A fruity core.
Jancis Robinson – www.jancisrobinson.com – Apr 08
WA 87/100 - Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits' 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 Gruaud Larose has a soft and slightly muffled bouquet, perhaps just with a touch of brettanomyces that shaves away some of the delineation. After time, there are scents of clove and scorched earth. The palate is medium-bodied with light tannin, modest dark berry fruit laced with cold tea and white pepper, yet it pulls up rather short on the finish and leaves you wanting more. Tasted February 2017.
Neal Martin - 30/06/2017