Saint-Julien

Château Gruaud Larose 1888 - 75 cl

28 797 €

28,796.40 € / unit

Case made of wood, 1 bottles.

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Direct exit from the cellars of the estate: your bottles are delivered in their original sealed case, having never left the property since bottling.

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Grape varieties and terroir

On its deep gravel, the Gruaud Larose vineyard produces wines of great longevity. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates the blend, complemented by Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, giving this 1888 a powerful and distinguished tannic structure, typical of the great wines for aging of the era.

Tasting

Color: Deep, tiled, with amber and mahogany highlights, the signature of very old vintages.

Nose: Fascinating complexity combining old leather, blond tobacco, damp undergrowth, black truffle, dried fig, candied fruit and precious cedar.

Palate: Silky, subtle, with melted tannins. Remarkable harmony between sweetness and minerality. Long, persistent finish, marked by a moving nobility.

Storage Potential

This bottle, preserved in perfect conditions, is a museum collector's item. Tasting it becomes an act of historical transmission, reserved for the most solemn moments.

Food and Wine Pairings

Ideal to accompany game dishes, matured meats, or for a confidential tasting where the wine becomes a story.

Description

This Château Gruaud Larose 1888 is much more than a wine: it is a precious witness to Bordeaux's winemaking history. Classified Second Grand Cru Classé in 1855, Gruaud Larose is producing an exceptional vintage, dating back more than 130 years, from a time when viticulture was still written by hand, and when each harvest told a story. Preserved in remarkable conditions, this extremely rare bottle represents the very soul of Saint-Julien.

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Characteristic Detail
Name Château Gruaud Larose 1888
Region Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Appellation AOC Saint-Julien
Grapes Majority Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
Wine type Red wine
Color Deep tuilée, amber and mahogany reflections
Nose Leather, truffle, candied fruits, undergrowth, tobacco, cedar
Palate Delicate, melted tannins, great complexity
Aging Traditional in oak barrels
Cellaring potential Heritage bottle, intended for the collection
Food & wine pairing Game, aged meats, exceptional tasting
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Volume 75 cl
Tasting note A wine of emotion, rare and masterful, a vestige of the 19th century

Gruaud Larose Castle

Château Gruaud Larose, a classified grand cru from Saint-Julien, embodies the excellence of the Médoc terroir since 1725. This prestigious estate, nicknamed "The wine of kings, the king of wines," produces powerful and elegant wines with beautiful aromatic complexity. Its vineyard of 82 hectares, cultivated biodynamically, reflects a deep respect for nature and ancestral know-how. Each vintage combines richness, finesse, and exceptional aging potential. A true reference among the great wines of Bordeaux.

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