Château Gruaud Larose

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend

9.219 ratings
9.13 pro ratings
St. Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

9.1

Pine needle and earthy nose; Smoke, leather, black dark fruit core; violet color and great minerality and structure. Very good and would drink more of this bottle.

Pine needle and earthy nose; Smoke, leather, black dark fruit core; violet color and great minerality and structure. Very good and would drink more of this bottle.

1 person found it helpfulDec 25th, 2015
Ryan Stotz

At its dirty, glowering peak. Needed a few minutes to open, but the bitter dark berry, graphite, leather, rocks and violets were all there, and did not feel like leaving any time soon. Tannins are right where you want them, and the richer than expected body held the grilled/toast and meaty tang of the mid-palate through finish perfectly. I'm no Bordeaux fan, but I would drink this again given the chance.

At its dirty, glowering peak. Needed a few minutes to open, but the bitter dark berry, graphite, leather, rocks and violets were all there, and did not feel like leaving any time soon. Tannins are right where you want them, and the richer than expected body held the grilled/toast and meaty tang of the mid-palate through finish perfectly. I'm no Bordeaux fan, but I would drink this again given the chance.

1 person found it helpfulJun 4th, 2015
Wendy Narby

Wendy had this 10 years ago

Wendy had this 10 years ago

1 person found it helpfulNov 22nd, 2014
Jake Flaherty

Funky nose. Smells like wet leather and pot pourri that has been left out in the rain. Tastes like unsweetened fruit roll up. Not much flavor. A little tannic. Soft acidity.

Funky nose. Smells like wet leather and pot pourri that has been left out in the rain. Tastes like unsweetened fruit roll up. Not much flavor. A little tannic. Soft acidity.

Mar 17th, 2018
Rory Kirk

They also serve this on Emirates.

They also serve this on Emirates.

Mar 10th, 2016
Scot Hasselman

Half bottle Is perfect with Doritos and a hot dog. "Uh, yeah. I got that in the cafe car. Why?"

Half bottle Is perfect with Doritos and a hot dog. "Uh, yeah. I got that in the cafe car. Why?"

Oct 16th, 2014
Chris Chan

Chris had this 5 years ago

Chris had this 5 years ago

May 14th, 2020
Jaynul Sheriff

Jaynul had this 2 years ago

Jaynul had this 2 years ago

Feb 26th, 2023
Masahiro Kayama

Masahiro had this 6 years ago

Masahiro had this 6 years ago

Nov 4th, 2018
Sm
9.1

Sm had this 8 years ago

Sm had this 8 years ago

Dec 23rd, 2016