Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2. Cru Classé 2021 ØKO i trækasse

"95-96 points. Impressive definition and precision. A classic." - Andrew Caillard, MW
"94-95 points. The 2021 Gruaud Larose is very impressive" - Robert Parker

Anmeldelser af Château Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2. Cru Classé 2021

95-96/100 Bettane & Desseauve

95-96/100 Andrew Caillard, Master of Wine
"Deep crimson. Fresh graphite, blackcurrant aromas with praline notes. Fresh concentrated juicy dark berry blackcurrant fruits, underlying dark chocolate notes and persistent chalky/ fine-grained tannins. Very good mid-palate density and mineral length. Some savoury notes at the finish. Impressive definition and precision. A classic. 84% cabernet sauvignon, 12% merlot, 4% cabernet franc. 18–24 months in French oak. 12.5% alc"

95/100 Decanter
"Black peppercorns, tobacco, ash, vanilla, cinnamon and cedar spice. A gorgeous mouthfeel straight away, the tannins so plump, not heavy or opulent but filling and ripe. This has a charming gentle aspect - a smooth, sleek texture with concentration. Supple and agile, there is lots of energy here, filled with red fruit flavours that have a delicate, sweet liquorice edge. Acidity does not overtake the fruit at all, just lifts the palate all the way through. Excellent work, immensely pleasurable, well framed with promise for long ageing. More Cabernet in the blend than usual. Ageing 14 months in French oak barrels, 15% new, the rest one year old."

94-95/100 Alexandre Ma
"For a winery upholding the biodynamic philosophy, I cannot imagine what they have been through in 2021 (yield: 28hl/ha). However, once the fresh and mellow liquid touched my tongue and the flowing body caressed my taste buds, I was really inspired. Gruaud Larose 2021 uses a high percentage of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon in its blend, and up to 95% of new oak barrels. With that said, it presents no traces of the barrel, but a soft and mushy texture. How incredible it is! The mild “sweetness” on the finish is absolutely sublime, delivering the rounded and rich mouthfeel in an instant. One word to salute the entire team of Gruaud Larose: Bravo."

94-95/100 Robert Parker
"The 2021 Gruaud Larose is very impressive, exhibiting deep aromas of wild berries, cherries and cassis mingled with hints of licorice, violets and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it's impressively rich and layered, with lively acids and ripe tannins, it concludes with a pure and penetrating finish. Classically balanced and intensely flavored, it's an elegant, beautifully made wine that is well worth seeking out. Three beautiful parcels of recently planted Cabernet Sauvignon, situated on deep gravel ideally adapted to this variety but hitherto planted with Merlot, make a contribution to the blend this year; but that's only one of the factors that explain why Gruaud has produced a 2021 that looks set to rival or surpass even recent and more propitious vintages such as 2018. The blend is fully 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by 12% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, and it checks in at 12.5% alcohol. Congratulations are in order for technical director Virginie Sallette and the entire team at Gruaud Larose! Tasted twice."

93-95/100 Anthocyanes

93-95/100 VV Wine