Château Gruaud Larose 2018
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SKU
WRW7546AU
ประเทศ (Country)
France
ขนาดบรรจุ (bottle size)
750 ml
ประเภทไวน์ (Wine Type)
Red Wine
แคว้น (Wine Region)
Bordeaux
เขตย่อย (Sub-region)
Saint-Julien
พันธุ์องุ่น (Grape Variety)
Blended
ปี (vintage)
2018 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
characteristics
บอดี้ (Body)
Full
Full
Full
แอซิดิตี้ (Acidity)
Medium
Medium
Medium
แทนนิน (Tannin)
Medium
Medium
Medium
2018 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
รายละเอียดสินค้า
Situated on one of Saint‑Julien’s highest gravel‑plateaus and classified as a Deuxième Grand Cru Classé in 1855, Château Gruaud Larose has, under the Merlaut family’s stewardship since 1997, embarked on a bold journey of reinvention. Emphasis has been placed on terroir‑respecting viticulture, increasing vine age, and upgrading cellar practices to express the estate’s latent power with finesse.
The 2018 vintage stands as a landmark in this transformation. After a tumultuous spring of wet weather that threatened vine health, hot, dry conditions arrived in July and carried through to harvest, enabling full ripeness and concentration. The wine was matured in French oak (with circa 80% new barrels) for 18‑24 months, showcasing the estate’s modern precision.
Today Gruaud Larose’s nickname “Golden Rose” reflects not only its distinctive label but the gold‑standard revival of its style: gravel‑driven, Cabernet‑led, terroir‑rich Bordeaux that marries tradition and modern energy.
wine score
94 points Wine Enthusiast
A densely textured and rich wine, this has power and concentration. Smoky tannins show strongly as well as juicy black-currant fruits that are still young. The wine, with its structure, is just starting on a journey to aging. Drink from 2027.
92 points Wine Advocate
Composed of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Gruaud Larose has a medium to deep garnet-purple color. It comes barreling out of the glass with powerful scents of blackberry preserves, baked plums and crème de cassis plus hints of fruitcake, Indian spices and tobacco leaf. The medium to full-bodied palate offers bags of baked berries flavors and a chewy texture with just enough freshness, finishing spicy. Judging by the slightly rustic tannin's and suggestions of dried berry characters, I'm guessing the heat and drought had an impact this year. This said, the wine is very well crafted and delicious right now, although a good 3-4 years in bottle should soften the tannin's and bring out further nuances.
95 points James Suckling
Aromas of currants, blackberries, dried flowers, dark chocolate and tobacco leaves. Citrus zest, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, ultra fine tannins. Complex and layered with a juicy core of ripe fruit. Silky and delicious. Very creamy and fine-tannined. Better from 2025.
Profile
พันธุ์องุ่นผสม (Grape Blended)
67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc
รสสัมผัส (Palate)
Medium to full-bodied palate offers bags of baked berries flavors and a chewy texture with just enough freshness, finishing spicy.
สี (Colour)
A medium to deep garnet-purple color.
กลิ่น (Aroma)
It comes barreling out of the glass with powerful scents of blackberry preserves, baked plums and crème de cassis plus hints of fruitcake, Indian spices and tobacco leaf.
รสสัมผัส (Palate)
Medium to full-bodied palate offers bags of baked berries flavors and a chewy texture with just enough freshness, finishing spicy.
จับคู่อาหาร (Wine Pairing)
:Beef
:Lamb
:Hard Cheese
