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2009 Chateau Gruaud-Larose

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2009 Chateau Gruaud-Larose from Chateau Gruaud-Larose, St-Julien, Bordeaux

The 2009 vintage in Bordeaux has been lauded as one of the most prodigious in recent memory, and the 2009 Chateau Gruaud-Larose from Chateau Gruaud-Larose stands as a testament to this sublime year. This St-Julien marvel is bedecked with the opulence bestowed by an exceptionally warm and dry season, which imbued the grapes with an extraordinary ripeness and concentration.

 

Signatures of St-Julien in a Stellar Vintage

This esteemed Left Bank wine encapsulates the best attributes of its appellation. The 2009 Chateau Gruaud-Larose unfurls in the glass with an arresting bouquet of cassis and plum, deftly adorned with hints of cedar and tobacco - an olfactory ballet that alludes to its substantial aging potential. On the palate, the same fruits persist, their intensity is matched only by the velvety tannins that evoke the precision of St-Julien’s winemaking craft.

 

A Harmony of Elegance and Power

Notably, 2009 was a year that challenged the virtuosity of vignerons; meticulous timing was pivotal in capturing the quintessence of the fruit without succumbing to overripeness. Our identified wine from producer Chateau Gruaud-Larose is a paragon of such mastery. The equilibrium here between muscular structure and refined elegance is nothing short of exquisite, ensuring dividends for investors seeking wines with aging capability and pedigree.

For those looking to diversify their fine wine portfolios, adding a case of 2009 Chateau Gruaud-Larose from Chateau Gruaud-Larose can be a shrewd step. It is not merely a bottle but rather a vinous chronicle of a vintage where nature's largesse met human dexterity. With storied provenance and its crescendo towards peak maturity, this offering is one that connoisseurs and investors alike should covet.

In summation, for patrons desirous of augmenting their selection with a redolent slice of Bordeaux history – look no further than this consummate specimen from St-Julien. The 2009 Chateau Gruaud-Larose is truly a harmonious alliance of terroir-driven finesse and an epicurean indulgence for both palate and portfolio.

Current market price

$1,530.00

12x75cl

Highest score

95

POP score

61.33

Scores and tasting notes

95

The 2009 Gruaud Larose is blended of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Merlot. Medium to deep garnet colored, it charges forth with warm black raspberries, crème de cassis and redcurrant jelly notes with touches of potpourri, cigar box, new leather, hoisin and molten chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with black fruits and savory layers with a firm, grainy texture and seamless freshness lifting the long earth-laced finish.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 14 March 2019

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