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Gruaud Larose 1995

St Julien, Second Growth

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Tasting Notes

Intense aromas of crushed blackberries, licorice and Spanish cedar. Full-bodied, concentrated and structured. Give it some time.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective.

Score: 91

James Suckling, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2008+ 01 January 2007

An open-knit and less intense nose than the 1996 with notes of cherry and violets. Pretty but weak. The palate is much more forward than the 1996: supple, rounded with almost voluptuous young red fruits. The oak is not as well-integrated as I expected and there is a touch of greenness on the finish, which lacks the flourish of the 1996. Drink from now until 2010. I expected more. A similar note in November 2004. The nose is soft and lack intensity. Develops savory character with aeration. The palate is simple and supple, dominated by Merlot. A bit linear, a good wine but not one that really engages the palate. Meaty finish. Quite forward. Drink now.

Score: 88 - 90

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2004+ 01 November 2004

Revealing more grip and tannin since bottling, the 1995 Gruaud-Larose exhibits a dark ruby color, and a nose of sweet black cherries, licorice, earth, and spice. Rich, with medium to full body, high tannin, and subtle oak in the background, the 1995 is nearly as structured and tannic as the 1996. The two vintages are more similar than dissimilar.

Score: 89

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2005-2020 01 February 1998