Sarget de Gruaud Larose 2024

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.

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.

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)

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

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.

A slightly subdued opening, focus on savoury redcurrant and raspberry fruit, fine tannins with precision and balance, enjoyable. Harvest 27 September to 8 October. 3.55 pH, 31hl/h yield, slap bang on the appellation average, organic certified. Around 55% of overall production in this wine.