1982 Gruaud-LaroseColour : Red Producer : Gruaud Larose Country : France Region : Bordeaux Sub Region : St Julien Variety : Proprietary Blend Vintage : 1982 Capacity : 750 ml Standard Bottle Rating : AG95 Vinous by Antonio Galloni Tasting Note : The 1982 Gruaud Larose has long been one of my favourite Saint Julien wines from that vintage. From magnum, the exquisite bouquet of black fruit, leather and hints of game and antique bureau is fully mature yet vigorous and so

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with “pretty freshness that renders a very lively and vivid mouthfeel” and the wine’s characteristic “black cherry

the 2014 was thus the final expression of his personal authority and judgement applied to what many consider his greatest wine

with pungent flavors and great length and persistence

This should age well

healthy fruit while retaining the acidity that is essential to the region's identity

limestone and stony soils

—Robert Parker (05/2011) Note: All images are for illustrative purposes only and may not be an exact representation of the product

with a repeating note of licorice pastille

earthiness and smoke add the final nuances of complexity

sweet tannin

new leather and smoked meats