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Château Gruaud-Larose is a prestigious wine estate located in Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France. Classified as a Second Cru Classé in the 1855 classification, the château is renowned for its exceptional red wines that embody the elegance and complexity of the Saint-Julien terroir.
Château Gruaud-Larose wines are primarily crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes, with proportions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. They are distinguished by their aromatic depth, richness, and structure. The cuvées feature aromas of ripe black fruits such as cassis and blackberry, enhanced by notes of cedar, tobacco, chocolate, and spices. On the palate, the wines reveal a velvety texture, fine and well-integrated tannins, and a balanced structure with a long, elegant finish. The Château Gruaud-Larose 2015, for instance, is particularly praised for its complexity, harmony, and impressive aging potential.
The estate employs meticulous viticulture and careful winemaking, blending traditional methods with modern innovations to produce high-quality wines. Each bottle of Château Gruaud-Larose reflects the excellence of the Saint-Julien terroir, providing a refined and memorable tasting experience.
Charmes de Kirwan 2021 is a Margaux red wine blended from 42% Merlot, 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 19% Petit Verdot and 14% Cabernet Franc.
It shows a beautiful ruby/cherry colour.
On the nose: ripe red fruits (cherry, blackcurrant), evolving into liquorice and marzipan notes.
On the palate: supple and...
A Fourth Growth from the Médoc, Château Saint-Pierre 1996 showcases the finesse and structure of Saint-Julien in a vintage known for its aging potential. With nearly 30 years of cellaring, it now displays a rich bouquet of ripe blackcurrant, leather, cedar, and blond tobacco. The palate is structured yet smooth, with fine, integrated tannins and a refined finish.
Le Puy Retour des Iles was born from the desire to rediscover the sensations that English merchants of the Middle Ages must have experienced when they tasted the wines brought back from their journey across the oceans, in search of the most sought-after dishes. To do this, the estate carefully chose four barrels of their wine which showed unique potential just waiting to be...
A Wine with great aromatic nervousness thanks to the exceptional quality of the Merlots. Ripe and elegant tannins with a remarkable finish.