2005 Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, France

£80.00

From an impeccable private cellar who’s owner wants to sell a few bottles and this is lovely wine. A 96 from Jane Anson inside Bordeaux. Drink from now until 2040+. We have 6 bottles if you wish to make an offer on more than 1!!

Description

Christer Byklum

2005 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2023

Ruby. Tight, firm, blackberries, cassis, minerals, fruit driven, nuanced nose, layered, some minerals beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, blackberries, detailed, nuanced and layered, still tight, long finish. 95pts

Wine Enthusiast

2005 Vintage Tasted: Jan 2008

This tastes of great Cabernet Sauvignon, with its black currant, cedar and herbs and fresh, juicy acidity. It is as fresh as it is rich, but it has a structure of dense tannins that balances the wine. This is one of the best wines from Gruaud-Larose for several years. 94pts