grainy tannins and fantastic freshness

due to the ripeness of tannins

serious profile in bottle than it did from cask

plums and cherries

this is one of my favorite addresses in all of Burgundy

Chateau Gruaud Larose, Saint-Julien, 2021, 75cl Format:12 x 75cl grainy tannins and fantastic freshnessBottled in May 2024, the 2022 Gruaud Larose has turned out beautifully, wafting from the glass with aromas of dark berries, violets, vine smoke, pen ink and tar. Medium to full bodied, dense and layered, it's rich and broad, with terrific depth at the core, sweet structuring tannins and a long, expansive finish. Checking in at 13. 6% alcohol, it's the estate's first organic certified vintage. Drink Date: 2030 2055 William Kelley, The Wine Advocate