Château Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 1989 - true to type #saintjulien that combines refinement and power. Cedar. Laurel. Minerals. Still an impression of red fruit after 29 years. Alive and kicking. Rich wine with an truffle impression. Partnered with lamb and vegetables Grandmere.

Charles Antin

Senior Wine Specialist/Auctioneer Zachys

Excellent claret with excellent nz venison.

Craig Haserot

Founder and Proprietor Sojourn Cellars

Good@not great

Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

Elegant styling. Dark fruit and earth notes. Core of sweet fruit. Delicious!

Ted Rutledge

Best 89 gruaud Larose I've tasted. Needs at least 2 hours in decanter to really start showing. Very much a cellar worthy wine.

Scott Barber

Wine Educator Meadowood Napa Valley

Classic Gruaud. A bit Bretty but in a good way. What you'd expect from this Chateau in am excellent vintage.

Ted Rutledge

Needs more time to come together.

Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe

Direct from the Chateau about 2yrs ago. Quite youthful.

Antoine Pin

Wine Buyer Kroger/QFC

Amazement ran through my mind as I sniffed away this!?! Dark velvety colours and a sort of acidic plum action. We drank this softly for the first 20 minutes and it turned out simply beautiful. We tried holding a few glasses till the end and regretted doing that as it drank better initially.

David Traynor

Assistant Winemaker Vin du Lac Winery

Very light brett, mid is soft and round. Plum and spicebox. Little matchstick, and light mothball? on nose. Finish gets bright and lively with cherry notes