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Vintage | Wine 1983 |
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.
Médoc
Pessac Leognan
Pessac Leognan
Sauternes
Pauillac
Sauternes
Pauillac
Sauternes
Saint Julien
PERRIER JOUET Belle Epoque 1983
Champagne
(10-1994) Solid, intense; roasted coffee and cassis aromas and flavors lead to a lovely ripe fruit finish. Well-built with firm tannins. Drinkable now but better after 1998.
(04-2013) Tasted at the chateau at their --3-vertical. Harvested from 26th September, this is a vintage I have long enjoyed. It has a delectable bouquet of dark red berry fruit, redcurrant and a touch of pomegranate, with subtle notes of cedar, tobacco and a touch of black tea. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins that lend it very good structure. There is plenty of red fruit to enjoy, crisp acidity and great tension on the finish that admittedly does not possess the extravagance of the 1982. Yes it remains a thoroughly enjoyable Gruaud Larose that will give pleasure for another couple of years. Tasted April 2013.