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Gruaud Larose 2006
St Julien, Second Growth
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The 2006 Gruaud Larose replicates the half-dozen or so previous encountered bottles. It has a straightforward light red berry nose, a little static but I would not say dilute. Perhaps you would have asked for more given the prestige of the château? The palate is medium-bodied with a savory, lightly spiced entry with clove and sage notes. There is a slight metallic texture on the finish with tar and tobacco lining the finish. You could broach this now since it is not destined to be a long-term Gruaud that just lacks excitement and sophistication. Tasted from half-bottle at the château. Score: 88 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2019-2032 01 July 2018 |
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Tasted at the UGC where it was rather ostentatious with dark chocolate and a slight tinny note on the mid-palate that I rated 90/100. Fortunately I was able to re-taste in London in quieter surroundings mid-April. A fragrant nose that is fleshy and ripe with blackberry, cassis and wild hedgerow. It could do with perhaps a little more precision and clarity. The medium-bodied palate is much more harmonious and focused than the one shown in Bordeaux, supple in texture with rounded black fruits. Tight and linear on the finish with a touch of burnt toast, this will be a very fine Gruaud Larose, but it will need 5 or 6-years to meld together. No Malbec this year by the way. Tasted April 2007. Score: 91 - 93 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 24 April 2007 |
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The significant rainfall during late September clearly had a noticeable impact on this 2006, which perhaps lacks “selection” as the French say. There is an element of dilution in this cuvee, and I would never recognize it as a Gruaud Larose except for the label. Dark ruby with a light pink rim, the wine is medium-bodied, soft, and round revealing roasted herb, sweet cherry, and currant flavors. For its prestige and pedigree, it is one of the most disappointing St.-Juliens I tasted. Score: 84 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: n/a 01 February 2009 |
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Blackish crimson. Zesty nose with the merest hint of oak. Well put together even if embryonic - super smooth and easy and there is absolutely nothing for anyone to object to even if no-one would go to bed dreaming of this wine. I am churlish to even voice a hint of complaint. Very well done, if slightly bureaucratic. Score: 17 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2013-2020 01 April 2007 |
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60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5.5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 1.5% Malbec. This large Second Growth property is a stalwart of Saint Julien and is much loved in the UK. Deep dark nose of cedar, sweet blackcurrant and a bit of chocolate. A thread of St Julien typicity continues in the mouth with medium weight of cedary black fruit, nicely fresh with subtle but present tannins. Balanced. Score: 90 - 92 Albany Vintners, - 01 April 2007 |
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