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Sarget de Gruaud Larose 2024

Name: Sarget de Gruaud Larose 2024
Brand: Château Gruaud Larose
SKU: 1564/2024
Price: 218.83333333333337 DKK
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.46 (140 reviews)

2nd wine of Ch. Gruaud Larose -

Bordeaux

Saint-Julien

- Red - See details

Parker | 86-88

J. Robinson | 16

Vinous - A. Galloni | 90-92

The Wine Independent | 87-89

Alexandre Ma | 90-91

Vinous Neal Martin | 86-88

1.313,00 kr. Incl. VAT

(

218,83 kr. / Unit

)

1.050,40 kr. Ex duty & VAT

Packaging : a box of 6 Bottles (75cl)

1 x 75CL

238,50 kr.

6 x 75CL

1.313,00 kr.

3 x 1.5L

1.313,17 kr.

1 x 3L

1.344,20 kr.

En Primeur Wines – delivery in early 2027

ALL VINTAGES OF THIS WINE

All Château Gruaud Larose wines

Marks and reviews

/100

Vinum

Bright ruby; delicate aromas of violets and black cherries; the palate is light-footed and fresh, with already well-integrated tannins giving grip, the fruit is perfectly ripe, and the finish is of good length, echoing sour cherry. Will offer early drinking pleasure.

/100

Decanter

Cool blue fruit, crayon, liquorice, plums but also some wild strawberries. Bright and high toned, this is zingy and tangy straight away - a shot of almost citrus acidity starts before becoming more sleek and focused. A little severe on the finish that just narrows the frame. But the tannins are great, really supportive. Quite austere because of the acidity and low pH. 3% Petit Verdot completes the blend. 3.55pH. 55% second wine. 5% vrac. Ageing 12 months in French oak barrels.

/20

Jancis Robinson

James Lawther MW

48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc. Certified organic. Cask sample. Open and expressive with the Merlot dominating on the nose. Lively and bright on the palate with a certain tension but adequate fruit and well-integrated tannins. (JL)

/100

Jeff Leve

Leve Jeff

Currants, cranberries, and peppery herbs show easily in the perfume. On the palate, the wine is bright, sharp, and crisp, with chewy, piquant red fruits from start to finish. You should be able to enjoy this wine on release. The wine is a blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, and 3% Cabernet Franc, 12.45% ABV. Drink from 2027-2033. 88-90 Pts

/100

Le Figaro Vin

A floral nose, full and inviting, with sumptuous red, pink and blue fruits. The palate is tender, feminine, supple and caressing, unfolding delicately succulent fruit. The finish is sophisticated and irresistible, calling for the next sip.

Description

A prestigious second wine from Saint-Julien from an exceptional terroir

The estate
Founded in 1725 by Joseph Stanislas Gruaud, the Château Gruaud Larose, located in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle in the Médoc, spans 82 hectares. The estate, now managed by Jean Merlaut, is renowned for its exceptional terroir composed of Garonne gravels and its favorable microclimate. The motto "the king of wines, the wine of kings" embodies the prestigious heritage of the estate, classified as Second Grand Cru in 1855. The vineyard combines tradition and modernity, with meticulous vinification and a blend dominated by cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Bordeaux is at the heart of its identity.

The vineyard
The 82-hectare vineyard is located in a single block within the Saint-Julien appellation. The vines, with an average age of 49 years, are planted on a terroir of Garonne gravels dating from the Quaternary period. This characteristic soil of the appellation gives the wine its structure and finesse.

The wine
The Sarget de Gruaud Larose is the second wine of the estate.

The vintage
The year 2024 was marked by cooler than normal temperatures from mid-April, slowing the vegetative development of the vine. Significant rainfall in September delayed the ripening of the grapes. Patience was essential to achieve optimal maturity, with the harvest finally beginning on September 27.

Vinification and aging
Manual harvesting for 12 days, with four levels of sorting including an optical sort. Parcel and intraparcel vinification took place in small vats (55hl to 130hl), 75% of which were in cement and temperature-controlled. Fermentation took place between 24°C and 28°C with carefully selected yeasts for optimal extraction of polyphenols. Aging continued for 12 months in French oak barrels.

Blend
This Sarget de Gruaud Larose 2024 is the result of a blend of 48% cabernet sauvignon, 46% merlot, 3% cabernet franc, and 3% petit verdot.