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Château Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2016 (Half Bottle 375mL)

Reviews

95 -Decanter -

This is well built and powerful, not exactly subtle, but then none of these wines are. Instead you get complex, layered and concentrated inky fruits, with some aniseed too. The balance and elegance of St-Julien comes in through the tailored and fine tannins on the finish, but while these tannins may be fine, there are lots of them. 80% new oak. Drinking Window 2024 - 2040.

94 -James Suckling -

94 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The 2016 Gruaud Larose is blended of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it leaps from the glass with notes of red and black cherries, warm plums and freshly crushed blackcurrants plus hints of violets, oolong tea, aniseed and tilled soil with a waft of garrigue. Medium-bodied, the palate struts tons of elegantly fragrant red and black fruit flavors with a firm backbone of ripe, grainy tannins and loads of freshness, finishing long and perfumed.

94 -Wine Enthusiast -

93 -Vinous -

The 2016 Gruaud-Larose has quite a fruit-driven, generous bouquet of layers of black and red fruit laced with graphite and tertiary aromas. Is there just a slight touch of brettanomyces here? The medium-bodied palate is earthy and a little ferrous, with rounded tannin, and quite approachable compared to its peers. Slightly smudged toward the finish, but it shows great persistence. Very fine, very Gruaud.

93 -Wine Spectator -

Technical Details

Blend 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Winemaker Eric Boissenot
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub Region Left Bank
Appellation Saint-Julien
Farming Method sustainable and environmentally conscious viticulture practices
Oak French oak barrels, 80% new and 20% 1-2 yrs old
Fermentation 20-30 days in 50% wood and 50% cement tanks
Aging / Cooperage 18-24 months in French oak barrels, 80% new and 20% 1-2 yrs old
Alcohol 13%

Château Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2016 (Half Bottle 375mL)

Name: Château Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2016 (Half Bottle 375mL)
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1014760
Price: 44.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Bordeaux Blends | Bordeaux

DC95, JS94, WA94, WE94, VN93, WS93

sustainable and environmentally conscious viticulture practices

$100.00

$44.95

750ML

55% OFF RETAIL!

Same outstanding wine, same scores (Decanter 95, James Suckling 94, Wine Advocate 94, Wine Enthusiast 94, Vinous and Wine Spectator both 93), now in half bottle format. Half bottles age differently, maturing a touch faster than the standard format, which means the 2016 Gruaud Larose in 375mL is arguably entering a more accessible window now while still delivering all the concentration and complexity this vintage is known for. These are a rare opportunity to explore a great wine with more flexibility, at a price that makes grabbing a few an easy decision.

About The Producer

Founded in the early 18th century, Château Gruaud-Larose has long been admired for its robust, age-worthy wines. After periods of inconsistency in the late 20th century, the estate has seen a renaissance under renewed ownership and vineyard-focused improvements. The modern wines retain their traditional backbone while showing greater finesse, balance, and clarity.

$100.00

$44.95

750ML

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