Château Gruaud Larose 2014
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Description
The richness and elegance of a Saint-Julien wine
The estate
Château Gruaud Larose, a historic name in the Saint-Julien appellation, was founded in 1757, when two estates merged. The estate’s name was created when Joseph Gruaud's heir added his name "Larose." Château Gruaud Larose has been in the Merlaut family since 1997, and embodies the excellence of the great red wines of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, delighting enthusiasts of the appellation with its style.
The vineyard
Château Gruaud Larose is a Saint-Julien wine that stems from an 82-hectare vineyard. The vines, on average 46 years old, rest on quaternary Garonne gravel deposited over 600,000 years ago.
The vintage
A mild and very wet winter gave way to a spring where the rainfall and coolness slowed down the growth cycle. Although the summer season was quite cool, July had a heatwave. Grey and cool, August gave way to a particularly mild September and October, ideal conditions to refine the ripening.
Winemaking and ageing
Harvested by plot. Vinification in cement vats (50%) and wooden vats (50%). Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation. Maceration for 30 days. Pressing then transfer to barrels for 18 to 24 months in new barrels (40%), of one and two wines.
Blend
Cabernet Sauvignon (58%)
Merlot (29%)
Cabernet Franc (8%)
Petit Verdot (5%)
Characteristics and tasting tips for Château Gruaud Larose 2014
Tasting
Colour
The wine unveils intense ruby highlights.
Nose
The nose mingles scents of red fruit (cherry) and marzipan with delicious floral (jasmine) notes.
Palate
The palate is full-bodied, underlined by silky tannins which draw out to an aromatic and refreshing finish.