Saint-Julien

Château Gruaud Larose 2001 - 75 cl

968 €

161.20 € / unit

Case made of wood, 6 bottles.

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Direct Access to the Castle Cellars

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

The estate sits on deep gravel terraces, promoting excellent drainage and allowing the Cabernet Sauvignon (the majority) to express all its richness. Merlot and Petit Verdot complete the blend to bring suppleness and intensity.

Tasting

Color: Deep ruby, with discreet tiled reflections.

Nose: Notes of stewed red fruits, leather, cedar and undergrowth, with a touch of sweet spices.

Palate: Beautiful, supple attack, melted tannins, fleshy and balanced palate with an elegantly persistent finish.

Storage Potential

At full maturity, this Château Gruaud Larose 2001 can still be kept for 5 to 10 years, offering a tasting full of charm and elegance.

Food and Wine Pairings

This vintage will pair wonderfully with duck breast with figs, grilled rib of beef, or even game birds in sauce.

Description

Château Gruaud Larose 2001 illustrates the consistency and grandeur of Saint-Julien wines . This vintage, often underestimated, reveals itself today with superb aromatic complexity and a perfectly refined structure. This emblematic vintage, classified Second Grand Cru Classé in 1855 , offers in this 75 cl bottle a beautiful demonstration of balance and maturity .

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Characteristic Detail
Name Château Gruaud Larose 2001
Region Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Appellation AOC Saint-Julien
Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Wine type Red wine
Color Deep ruby, tiled reflections
Nose Stewed red fruits, leather, undergrowth, cedar, spices
Palate Charnue, melted tannins, perfect balance
Aging 18-20 months in French oak barrels
Cellaring potential 5-10 years
Food & wine pairing Duck with figs, rib of beef, game in sauce
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Volume 75 cl
Tasting note Ripe, expressive wine, combining complexity and sweetness

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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