Chateau Gruaud Larose Vintage 2002 VINTAGE WINES 2005

Chateau Gruaud Larose Vintage 2002 VINTAGE WINES 2005About the wine Chteau Gruaud Larose located in the Saint Julien appellation of the Mdoc, ranked as a second growth in the 1855 classification. It is widely regarded as a classic Saint Julien wine, and is known for its sensible pricing. Most releases need 10 to 15 years to be appreciated at their best. The vineyard is situated southwest of the village of Beychevelle, on gravel banks sloping towards le Marais de Beychevelle, a marsh that separates Saint

Its grand vin is a classic

capsule has a little corrosion

As a general rule bottle 4 years after the vintage

round tannins and those same dark berries are present

wine level top shoulder or better

captivating with a complex aroma of ripe apples

On the palate it is crisp

capsule damaged

A lovely vintage across Bordeaux

The estate was known as Château Fournas until 1997 when it was purchased by May Eliane de Lencquesaing

a Victorian mansion

however at a recent tasting (September 2022) this wine showed well