Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Gruaud Larose |
Label Name: | St Julien 2eme Cru |
Vintage: | 1961 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Julien, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 12.5% |
Grape(s): | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96 pts (1994). Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar) 93 pts. Neal Martin (Vinous) 95 pts
Tasting Note
Dark garnet with aromas of blackcurrant, cedar, tar, soy and leather; concentrated, sweet mature red fruits, tobacco and earthy/meaty notes. High acidity with dusty, resolved tannins and a long, powerful finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, braised short ribs, game, lamb, hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese roast pork), Korean BBQ, rich dim sum and Cantonese roast meats.
Production Method
Traditional left-bank Bordeaux vinification by parcel, extended maceration and élevage in oak barrels (typically 16–18 months) with subsequent blending into a Cabernet-led claret.
Vineyard Info
Château Gruaud-Larose, a Deuxième Cru Classé in Saint-Julien, dates to 1725; reunited under Cordier and today owned by the Merlaut/Taillan group. Estate vineyard ~82 ha on Garonne gravel soils.