{"product_id":"chateau-gruaud-larose-saint-julien-2005","title":"Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint Julien 2005","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France \u003cstrong\u003eRegion: \u003c\/strong\u003eSaint Julien, Bordeaux \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, 1% Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage: \u003c\/strong\u003e2005 \u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eRed Wine \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eDry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eChateau Gruaud Larose\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFounded in 1725 by Abbé Joseph Stanislas Gruaud, Château Gruaud Larose is among the Second Grands Crus Classés of the 1855 Classification. Established in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle in the Médoc, the estate spans 82 hectares in a single block, corresponding exactly to the classified lands on Garonne gravel ridges. Owned by the Merlaut family (Taillan group) since 1997, with Jean Merlaut as owner and Nicolas Sinoquet as president, the château has been certified organic since August 2022 and practices biodynamics.\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2005 vintage ranks among the most favourable of the past thirty years for the estate. Winter and spring saw below-average rainfall, encouraging deep vine rooting. Late budbreak limited the risk of spring frosts. Flowering took place in ideal conditions in May and June, with no significant rain, ensuring even fruit set. An exceptionally dry summer, punctuated by only three rainy episodes, promoted maximum concentration. In early September, temperatures neared 40°C before welcome rain in mid-September brought relief without compromising quality. Harvest took place from September 20 to October 10 in perfect sanitary conditions, with no rainfall at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98\/100 Points - Yves Beck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The 2005 bouquet is true to itself: it reveals itself slowly and deserves a decant. Plenty of diversity and complexity, with notes of bread, cocoa beans, black olives and malt. The tannic structure is outstanding for its finesse and precision. It brings breadth without being overpowering and signals exceptional aging potential, also thanks to its perfect harmony with the acid structure. Gruaud Larose 2005 has always struggled to show itself, to open up, but today it proudly asserts its place among the very greatest wines of Bordeaux. Fruity finish, slightly saline and very persistent.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 Points - Jane Anson, JaneAnson.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Stately ruby red, raspberry and cassis fruits, still young, needs another few years to fully open and integrate, but everything is there for a brilliant wine with pleasure. This is a château that always takes its time, and needs half an hour in the glass to reveal smoked vanilla bean, sweet raspberry puree, turmeric spice, fresh acidity and crushed mint. Not showing quite as well as it did at a château vertical last year, but this is still a wonderful wine, and is one to look out for. Harvest September 20 to October 11, 35% new oak. Drink 2022 - 2045\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The 2005 Gruaud Larose is medium to deep garnet-brick in colour. It needs a moment of swirling to bring out fragrant notes of rosehip tea, crushed rocks, dried lavender, and red loam leading to a core of prunes, redcurrant jelly, and black truffles. The medium-bodied palate shimmers with energetic black and red berry layers supported by firm, fine-grained tannins and lovely tension, finishing long and minerally.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis wine pairs beautifully with herb-roasted leg of lamb or beef Wellington. Game meats such as venison or wild boar also make excellent matches. Dishes featuring wild mushrooms and aged hard cheeses such as Comté or Cantal harmoniously complement this\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Gruaud Larose","offers":[{"title":"6 Bottle Case","offer_id":58752070910283,"sku":"WOLEN13602S","price":1140.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single Bottle","offer_id":58752070943051,"sku":"WOLEN13603S","price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0213\/9218\/files\/Chateau_Gruaud_Larose_2005.jpg?v=1791469969","url":"https:\/\/wineonline.ie\/products\/chateau-gruaud-larose-saint-julien-2005","provider":"WineOnline","version":"1.0","type":"link"}