Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Gruaud Larose |
Label Name: | St Julien 2eme Cru |
Vintage: | 1989 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Saint-Julien, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 13% |
Grape(s): | 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot |
Acidity: | 4 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 5 |
Length: | 4 |
Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 94; Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92; James Suckling 92; Vinous/Neal Martin ~90. Frequently noted in retrospectives of the 1989 Bordeaux vintage
Tasting Note
Evolved St‑Julien: cassis and plum with tobacco, cedar, leather, tar and a hint of mint. Silky yet firm tannins, rich mid‑palate and a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, game, aged hard cheeses, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, beef hot pot or braised beef with mushrooms.
Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented by plot in cement/stainless vats with 21–35 day maceration; malolactic in barrels; aged ~16–18 months in French oak (≈30% new).
Vineyard Info
Château Gruaud‑Larose is a 2ème Cru Classé in Saint‑Julien (≈82 ha). Historic Médoc estate producing structured, herbaceous claret with long-standing reputation for quality.