Château Gruaud Larose Saint Julien Grand Cru Classé AOP 2021

Château Gruaud Larose, Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Julien, is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grown on ancient gravel soils along the Gironde estuary. Aged for 18 to 24 months, with 80% in new oak barrels, this wine offers fruit aromas and a supple, spicy palate with a lingering finish.

What terroir is Château Gruaud Larose Saint Julien Grand Cru Classé AOP 2021 produced on?

The Gruaud Larose vineyard covers 80 contiguous hectares of gravel soils originating from the Gironde estuary and dating back to the Mindel I and Mindel II eras, approximately 700,000 years ago. In some areas, these gravel deposits reach depths of more than 5 metres. The poor, sandy soil benefits from natural drainage, enhanced by the soil's low fertility and the warm, dry summers.

How is Château Gruaud Larose Saint Julien Grand Cru Classé AOP 2021 vinified and aged?

Vinification includes yeast addition, with fermentation temperatures between 24°C and 26°C and daily tasting of each vat. The wine is aged for 18 to 24 months, with 80% in new oak barrels and the remainder in one-year-old barrels, all made from French oak.

What is the tasting profile of Château Gruaud Larose Saint Julien Grand Cru Classé AOP 2021?

The nose reveals lovely fruit aromas. The palate is supple, rich and spicy, with a lingering finish.