Chateau Gruaud Larose (Futures Pre-sale) 2011
Chateau Gruaud Larose (Futures Pre-sale) 2011
Bordeaux Red Blends from St-Julien, Bordeaux, France
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winemaker's notes:
59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc
alcohol by volume:
13.1%
critical acclaim:
"A stony, slightly austere style, showing iron and steeped red currant fruit, with bitter cherry notes running through the finish. There's a slightly rustic edge, but also solid concentration.Barrel Sample: 90-93 Points"
93 Points
Wine Spectator
"A very harmonious wine for the vintage with currants, spices and stones. Full body, with ultra fine tannins and a pretty finish. Delicate yet structured for the vintage.Barrel Sample: 92-93 Points"
93 Points
James Suckling
"I would have rated the 2011 Gruaud Larose slightly higher if it had not been for the abundant, dry, slightly astringent tannins in the finish. Nevertheless, there is a lot to like about this plum/purple-tinged St.-Julien. Notes of unsmoked, high quality cigar tobacco are intertwined with plum, black currant and dusty, earthy, loamy soil characteristics. The wine reveals good richness, medium body and a structured, somewhat formidable level of tannin that needs to melt away before this 2011 can be fully enjoyed. Give it 2-5 years of cellaring and drink it over the following two decades.Barrel Sample: 88-91 Points"
91 Points
The Wine Advocate
"Ruby-purple. Open, forward nose showcases spicy red berry and underbrush aromas. Soft, supple darker fruit flavors are complemented by notes of underbrush and minerals. Finishes with polished tannins and a stony overlay, but currently comes across as a little simple.Barrel Sample: 88-90 Points"
90 Points
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