Château Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Matt Duncan

In a great spot. Menthol finish is marked, overtaking round and rich mid palate. Lean attack and warm oak finish.

Shay A

A few fun 4th Friday wines from tonight. A bigger and more rich style of GL than I’m accustomed to, but in a good way. This powerhouse vintage is evident in this wine with so much concentration and complexity. Classical Bordeaux traits of herbs de Provence, leather, cedar and graphite. The core here is deep and dark with ripe black fruits, currant, potpourri and a finish showing sweet tannins. This will cruise for a while, but it’s very good now.

Stefan Dolhain

2009 vintage. Classy nose with blackberry, cedar wood, graphite and hint of roses. Perfectly balanced, combining power and true finesse. Very long too. A beautiful Gruaud Larose.

Shawn R

Stellar wine. Drinking really well. Not your typical Bordeaux-

Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2009 - rich bouquet with laurel, cherries, chocolate and mocca. Classic. Beautiful balance, very lively, lots of potential!

Gus Kalaris

2009

Christos Netis

Lots of coffee tobacco...

Brad Kalish

J/H. Young

Joe DAscoli

Before dinner wine. Decanted for a couple hours and this was smooth fruit and delightful.

Steve Haro

Pasta pomodoro with spices and black fruit. Smoke and grilled meat. Finish lingers. Tannin still holds court. Can’t beat.