Château Gruaud Larose 2010 - Grand Cru Classé
Rating: Robert Parker 92–94/100, RVF 18/20
“In my mind, this stands out as the finest Gruaud-Larose since 2000 and 1990. This deep purple 2010 offers generous notes of Asian plum, spice cabinet, and crème de cassis, with a meaty, full-bodied character. It is full-bodied, dense, and powerful, with astonishing purity. Given its tannic profile, it will need 5 to 8 years of cellaring, after which it can be enjoyed over the next three decades.” (Wine Advocate May 2011 - Robert Parker)
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Eye
purple dress
Nose
complex and appealing, with notes of ripe fruit and cinnamon
Palate
a rich body and a lovely texture with a touch of finesse
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2012
Drink before
2032
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur des viandes rouges, des grillades, un pot-au-feu, un plateau de fromages... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
The Château’s extensive vineyard is situated on one of the most magnificent and uniform plateaus of deep gravel in the entire Médoc. It has been owned by the Merlaut family since 1997. Few Médoc wines, even among the First Growths, can boast a terroir as uniform as Gruaud-Larose’s, despite its size. One might imagine that 80% of the vines produce the grand vin, but here the selection process is even more rigorous, which is particularly evident in the grand vin—ideally full-bodied and harmonious—and even more precise over the past three years thanks to a new, feminine generation of vineyard managers and cellar masters who are more rigorous and inspired. By nature, it rarely dries out during long aging, and fifty-year-old bottles like the 1962 or the 1961 are still just as impressive.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
Founded in the early 18th century by the Gruaud family, the estate passed into the hands of the Larose family in 1771, who added their name and commissioned the construction of the neoclassical château. In 1812, the Balguerie and Sarget families purchased the property, but later split, giving rise to Gruaud Larose-Bethmann and Gruaud Larose-Sarget. The estate was reunited in 1934, thanks to Désiré Cordier. Sold in 1983 to institutional investors, Gruaud Larose was acquired in 1997 by the family-owned Taillan Group (Merlaut), which today manages a vast vineyard of 82 hectares, almost entirely in a single block.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2020 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, belong in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Ideally situated, the vineyard occupies a plateau of deep gravel soil, perfectly uniform in composition, in the southern part of the commune of Saint-Julien, where the vines thrive remarkably well. Known for producing powerful wines in the 1980s and 1990s, often with a slightly animal-like character, the estate’s recent vintages offer more precise aromas. The Merlaut family has optimized the technical facilities that the Alcatel group, a short-lived owner, had installed. They have also chosen to give Gruaud Larose wines a more indulgent and rich profile, making them accessible while young. Recent vintages show progress in this direction, with wines that have also gained in precision. The pricing policy championed by Jean Merlaut ensures that Gruaud remains an accessible brand, which we welcome.
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