Sarget de Gruaud Larose
AOC Saint Julien
Second wine of Château Gruaud Larose situated in Saint-Julien appellation.
Situation
82 Ha
Grape varieties
Cabernet-Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 7%, Petit Verdot 3%
Soil
Garonne gravel from the first quaternary
Ageing
14 months in French, fine grain, oak barrels (80% new, the rest 1-2 years old)
Available Vintages
Alcohol
12,5°
Blending
55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
Description
A complexe wine, with a lot of harmony and elegance. With the deep red colour, the nose is distiguished with the red fruits and spices, following by the light aromas of cofee and leather. The palate reveals the wine perfectly balanced with the strong but silky tannins. Long finish.
Alcohol
13,5°
Blending
54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot
Tasting
“Deep dark ruby colour, violet reflections. Fresh dark berry fruit on the nose, underlaid with delicate spicy notes, nuances of blackberries and liquorice. Juicy, balanced, elegant texture, well balanced tannins, well structured, already easy to drink, red cherries on the finish…” – Falstaff
Alcohol
13,5°
Blending
70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot, 3% Cabernet Franc
Tasting
“Dark ruby colour, violet reflections, delicate brightening of the edges. Ripe cherries on the nose, delicate hints of spice, underlaid with ripe plums. Juicy, delicate tannins, red berries, lively structured, drinking-animating style.” – Falstaff
