Saint-Julien

Château Gruaud Larose 1953 - 75 cl

17 787 €

17,786.40 € / unit

Case made of wood, 1 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

On the deep gravel of Saint-Julien, the Cabernet Sauvignon expresses all its power, balanced by the roundness of the Merlot and the complexity of the blended grape varieties. This exceptional terroir gives the wines of Gruaud Larose their unique ability to last for decades.

Tasting

Color: Deep tile red, with mahogany highlights.

Nose: Evolved aromas of undergrowth, black truffle, old leather, candied prune, and balsamic notes.

Palate: Silky, perfectly blended, revealing a rare aromatic complexity, with a long and elegant finish.

Storage Potential

This imperial format offers optimal preservation, still offering remarkable tasting pleasure today. This bottle is intended for special occasions or heritage collections.

Food and Wine Pairings

An exceptional wine for refined dishes: game birds, hare à la royale, red meats in sauce, or mature cheeses. It will also enhance a historical festive table.

Description

The Château Gruaud Larose 1953 in Imperial (300 cl) is a true collector's item, extremely rare in this majestic format. The Imperial, with its 3-liter capacity, is considered the ideal format for long-term storage: it allows for a slow and harmonious evolution of the wine, preserving all its freshness, complexity, and nobility over the decades.
This 1953 vintage, a true benchmark in Bordeaux, is unanimously praised for its remarkable balance, elegant structure, and distinguished finesse. The year benefited from particularly favorable climatic conditions, giving rise to precise, silky wines of rare grace.
In the context of the great Saint-Julien, Gruaud Larose has created a masterpiece here, carried by the grandeur of its terroir and enhanced by time.
In this imperial format, preserved in perfect condition, this wine becomes a historical and sensory jewel, coveted by the greatest connoisseurs and collectors of legendary bottles.

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Characteristic Detail
Name Château Gruaud Larose 1953
Region Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Appellation AOC Saint-Julien
Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Wine type Red wine
Color Red tiled, mahogany reflections
Nose Truffle, leather, undergrowth, prune, balsamic
Palate Silky, fondue, of great finesse
Aging Traditional in oak barrels
Cellaring potential Collector's bottle, heritage tasting
Food & wine pairing Game, royal hare, meats in sauce, aged cheeses
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Volume 300 cl
Tasting note Legendary wine in a very rare imperial format

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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