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Label Slightly damaged
Level Mid-shoulder ( - )
Info Only for collection
Level Below low-shoulder
Vintage | Wine 1949 |
Classification | Médoc - 2ème Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint Julien |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Château Gruaud Larose |
Country | France |
The Château Gruaud-Larose is a Bordeaux wine located in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle. AOC Saint-Julien, it is classified second growth in the Medoc classification of 1855. Château Gruaud-Larose's vineyard is composed of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Malbec.
The best vintages of Château Gruaud Larose are 1945, the vintage 1947, the wines of 1961, the vintage 1982 and 1986. Then, the grands crus classés of 1990, 2000 vintages wines and 2009 are excellent.
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Medium ruby and garnet. Tight, dried tea-leaf nose. Spicy, concentrated, mature fruit, with cassis and macaroon flavors; very elegant.