Château Gruaud Larose 2021

Après avoir dégusté Le Sarget on peut, sans le devoir, partir du principe que Gruaud Larose a des arguments à faire valoir ! Il se profile avec assurance et pertinence, de manière linéaire. Précis et élégant, le vin dispose de tannins compacts et veloutés qui créent une belle assise en compagnie de la structure acide. Le vin bénéficie ainsi de largeur et de tempérament tout en usant de sa puissance de manière sereine et précise. Un Gruaud Larose qui se caractérise par un sens aigu du détail, de la subtilité et qui assume brillamment le millésime 2021 en se plaçant devant lui. 2027-2051. Novembre 2023.

Subtle, inviting bouquet. Notes of blueberries, blackberries followed by spicy nuances and a little graphite. On the palate the wine has density while boasting a slender side. Its tannins are elegant and slowly reveal themselves to finally display their power at the end of the palate. The acid structure perfectly ensures the aftertaste and gives temperament while being matched by the fullness of the tannins. Fruity and refreshing finish. 2027-2050 94-96/100

Intense, purple and beautiful color. Very aromatic, fine, fruity, pure and complex nose. Delicate on the palate, meticulous in its texture, refined to the touch, accompanied by bright fruitiness, the wine grows on the finish, long, sappy and noble.

Elegant yet driven with gentle power, nothing going overboard or trying too hard. This takes a beat, then it comes strongly - obvious spice and flesh, full of raspberry, blueberry, blackcurrant pastille, fennel, hawthorn and liquorice. The tannins build up through the palate and press in the final moments. Virginie Salette winemaker since 2017. A yield of 32hl/ha. Vinify at around 22-23°C, so an extremely low and slow extraction. Harvest was from September 14 to 29. A big shouldered St-Julien but with a wide nuance of flavors. Drinking Window 2028 - 2042. - Jane Anson.