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Gruaud Larose 2013
St Julien, Second Growth
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The 2013 Gruaud Larose feels a little smudged on the nose compared to others - more red fruit than black, light floral tones but it needs more detail. The palate is better with slightly dry tannin, moderate weight in the mouth and a pinch of spice, though it comes across as an easy-drinking Gruaud best consumed within the first 10 years of its life. Score: 86 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2027 28 October 2016 |
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The Grand Vin is a blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc picked on 3 and 8 October cropped at 27hl/ha. It has a crisp blackcurrant and fresh strawberries, with an almost pastille quality with no signs of any pyrazines. The palate is medium-bodied with chalky tannins, noticeable acidity that lends the finish freshness, although it feels a little abrupt. Just 4,000 cases produced - one-third of last year. This will be an early-drinking Gruaud-Larose. Tasted March 2014. Score: 86 - 88 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 April 2014 |
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Lovely lifted Cabernet fruit aromas. Elegant, attractive wine with floral hints. Polished. Score: 89 Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2017-2027 01 April 2014 |
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Offers a mix of steeped red currant, macerated cherry and raspberry coulis flavors that race along with a good graphite spine and chalky echo through the finish. Solid. Score: 88 - 91 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 01 April 2014 |
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A delicate, fruity wine with raspberry and mineral character. Medium body, fine tannins and a clean finish. Pleasant fruit-acid balance. Score: 88 - 89 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2014 |
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Strong liquorice scent, black cherry fruit, light body and medium tannins. Very much a middle-of-the-road bordeaux, with a little violet fragrance on the finish. Score: 16 Jancis Robinson MW, Richard Hemming, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2024 01 April 2014 |
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