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Chateau Gruaud Larose  1996
Chateau Gruaud Larose 1996

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Chateau Gruaud Larose 1996


Bordeaux Red Blends

from St-Julien, Bordeaux, France

Price: $74.99
(this vintage is sold out)
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Item No. 6448 
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2010
James Suckling 96 point ratingJames Suckling 96 point rating
Wine Enthusiast 95 point ratingWine Enthusiast 95 point rating
2009
The Wine Advocate 94 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 94 point rating
International Wine Cellar 94 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 94 point rating
Wine Enthusiast 93 point ratingWine Enthusiast 93 point rating
2008
Wine Enthusiast 92 point ratingWine Enthusiast 92 point rating
The Wine Advocate 91 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 91 point rating
Wine Spectator 90 point ratingWine Spectator 90 point rating
2007
Wine Enthusiast 91 point ratingWine Enthusiast 91 point rating
Wine Spectator 90 point ratingWine Spectator 90 point rating
The Wine Advocate 90 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 90 point rating
2000
Wine & Spirits 94 point ratingWine & Spirits 94 point rating
1982
International Wine Cellar 96 point ratingInternational Wine Cellar 96 point rating
1978
Wine Spectator 91 point ratingWine Spectator 91 point rating
winemaker's notes:

The wine is full bodied, but elegant with lots of fruit when young. The wine ages very well and develops all the characteristics of a great Bordeaux.

63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot.

critical acclaim:

"Dark ruby. Deep, brooding nose hints at dark plum, blackcurrant, coffee and lavender accented by cinnamon and nutmeg. Enters bright and fresh, then turns richer in the middle, with accessible plum, herb and coffee flavors persisting nicely on the peppery finish, which features chewy tannins. This is at once more herbal and more forward than the 1995. It's also better than I remember it, and although still quite young it offers plenty of appeal. The wine's harmonious acidity makes it seem lighter-bodied than it is. About 40% of the malolactic fermentation was carried out in barriques, compared to a normal one-third. Note that the label states 12.5% alcohol, but the data given to me by the estate shows 13% alcohol."

91 Points

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