Chateau Gruaud Larose | Red | 2002 | Bordeaux | Left Bank - Vivino Rating 4.2

Intro: Château Gruaud-Larose is a winery in the Saint-Julien appellation of the Bordeaux region of France. It is also the name of the red wine produced by this property. The wine produced here was classified as one of fifteen Deuxièmes Crus in the original Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855.

Winery: Château Gruaud Larose

Region: Bordeaux | Pauilac (Left Bank)

Grapes: 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec

Aging: French Oak Barrels

Tasting Notes: Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate 90 Points: “A sweet, fruity, medium-bodied, surprisingly forward effort, the deep plum/purple-colored 2002 Gruaud Larose exhibits ripe aromas revealing herbaceous as well as spice notes. There is some potentially worrisome astringent tannin in the finish, but the wine’s depth augers well for this being ultimately resolved and integrated. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2018” (RP) Oct 2003

Rating: RP 90, WS 89 4.2 v

ABV: 13%  Decant: 2hrs  Serving temp: 16-18 °C  Pairing: Beef, Lamb, Game (deer Venison) , Poultry