This is a traditional Bordeaux blend from Saint Julien, a second growth label from younger vines for the prestigious Chateau Gruaud Larose. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot. It offers iron fruit on the nose, dark and restrained, lightly crunchy, tinged with violets. The palate has a lean elegance, well composed but not particularly concentrated. It is attractively fresh and clean for the vintage.
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