Chateau Gruaud Larose副牌
Second Wine of Chateau Gruaud Larose
Château Gruaud Larose 是Medoc區內Saint Julien產區的酒莊，在1855年波爾多分級中位列第二級。它被公認為是Saint Julien的經典葡萄酒。大多數需要10到15年達到最佳狀態。
自 1725 年創立以來，Gruaud Larose酒莊由四個家族相繼繼承：Gruaud & Larose 家族、Balguerie 和 Sarget 家族、Cordier 家族和 Merlaut 家族。
自 2019 年以來，酒莊實行有機農業，同時也使用生物動力法。
副牌 Sarget de Gruaud Larose自1979年開始釀造。它公認性價比極高，尤其是好年份。
產區保護條例：
波爾多 AOC Saint Julien, 2nd Cru
產地：
法國波爾多
種類：
紅葡萄酒
葡萄品種：
48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot
釀造：
50%在木桶，50%在混凝土缸發酵。在法國細紋橡木桶中陳年18-24個月（80%新木桶，其餘1-2年木桶)
品酒筆記：
(Vinous' rating: 89 points)
2019 年的Sarget de Gruaud-Larose輪廓分明，帶有紅色漿果果香。最初風格低調，但醒酒後變得香濃。酒體中等，黑果味豐富多汁，柏油味十足，餘韻帶有煙草和黑胡椒味。它有足夠條件，在瓶內會陳年得很好。(適飲期：2023-2040)
Château Gruaud Larose is a wine estate in the Saint-Julien appellation of the Médoc, ranked as a second growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. It is widely regarded as a classic Saint-Julien wine. Most releases need 10 to 15 years to be appreciated at their best.
Since its creation, in 1725, four families have succeeded one another at the head of Gruaud Larose: the Gruaud & Larose families, the Balguerie and Sarget families, the Cordier family and the Merlaut family.
Since the vintage 2019, the farming has converted to Organic Farming. Biodynamic tools and practices are also used.
A second wine, Sarget de Gruaud Larose has also been made since 1979. This is often rated as a bargain, particularly in better vintages.
Appellation:
AOC Saint Julien, 2nd Cru Classe
Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France
Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)
Grape Varieties:
48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc, 7% Petit Verdot
Vinification:
Fermentation in 50% wood, 50% cement. Aging for 18 - 24 months in French, fine grain, oak barrels (80% new, the rest 1-2 years old)
Tasting Notes:
(Vinous' rating: 89 points)
The 2019 Sarget de Gruaud-Larose has a well-defined bouquet with tertiary red berry fruit, understated initially but gaining intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, quite tarry with a fair proportion of tobacco and black pepper on the finish. There is quite a lot going on in this wine and it should age well in bottle. (Drinking Window: 2023-2040)
