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Gruaud Larose 2012
HED06519
75 cl
13.5%
£85.00
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Gruaud Larose 2012 is a Second Growth Saint-Julien sourced from the Gruaud Larose estate`s sprawling plateau of deep quaternary gravels. This 2012 bottling is a classic and savoury expression, dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon and accented by Merlot and Petit Verdot. It offers an earthy profile of cedar, tobacco leaf and dark plums, with a sturdy tannic backbone that has begun to integrate after years of bottle age. While the vintage was famously difficult for late-ripening varieties, the terroir of Gruaud Larose provided enough drainage and heat retention to produce a wine of reliable depth and traditional Saint-Julien character. It is a dependable, food-friendly Bordeaux that showcases the estate`s signature brawny elegance.
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Jancis Robinson
Blackish crimson. Sweet, almost cooked nose. Very sweet indeed – almost violet cachou-like. Then some palate-pinching effect on the finish. Not the most appetising 2012 but very flattering. But I think it could be a bit tiring after a while. (JR)