Saint-Julien

Château Gruaud Larose 1981 - 75 cl

374 €

373.20 € / 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

Located on deep Garonne gravel, the Gruaud Larose vineyard benefits from a terroir conducive to the longevity of great Cabernet Sauvignons, perfectly balanced by Merlot and Petit Verdot. This emblematic terroir of Saint-Julien produces structured and distinguished wines.

Tasting

Color: Deep tile red, with brown highlights.

Nose: Aromas of evolution combining leather, blond tobacco, dried fruits and undergrowth.

Palate: Velvety texture, perfectly subdued tannins, with a long, slightly spicy and very refined finish.

Storage Potential

At perfect maturity, the Château Gruaud Larose 1981 offers ideal tasting pleasure today, with a few more years ahead of it in good storage conditions.

Food and Wine Pairings

Ideal with stewed meats (beef bourguignon, beef cheek stew), roast poultry, or mature cheeses. Also perfect for accompanying a moment of meditation among connoisseurs.

Description

The 1981 Château Gruaud Larose perfectly illustrates the elegance of Saint-Julien wines, in a classic vintage offering wines of great finesse. Nearly 45 years after its birth, this classified growth demonstrates Gruaud Larose's ability to stand the test of time with distinction, today displaying perfect maturity.

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Characteristic Detail
Name Château Gruaud Larose 1981
Region Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Appellation AOC Saint-Julien
Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Wine type Red wine
Color Red tiled, brown reflections
Nose Leather, light tobacco, dried fruits, undergrowth
Palate Veloutée, softened tannins, refined finish
Aging In French oak barrels
Cellaring potential Apex reached, a few years of possible storage
Food & wine pairing Braised meats, roasted poultry, aged cheeses
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Volume 75 cl
Tasting note Classic, elegant, and perfectly evolved wine

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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