Château Gruaud Larose 2019 – Saint-Julien 2ème Grand Cru Classé

The nose is fruity, elegant, beautifully racy and offers precision, power with finesse and a very fine, racy / discreetly tight grain. There are notes of creamy boysenberry, wild strawberry and more slightly crushed red currant combined with fine hints of black cherry, liquorice, cardamom as well as fine hints of spice, colas and a subtle hint of salinity/gravity. The palate is fresh, mineral, balanced, fine/clear and offers a nice definition, a “fresh velvet” side, power with finesse/mastery, roundness, a fine creaminess and a fine grain. A little airiness in its richness. A discreet side of restraint but with elegance. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of creamy blackcurrant, boysenberry and, more slightly, saline minerality combined with hints of wild strawberry, fresh/creamy berries, fine toasted notes and a very discreet hint of roasting, Bourbon vanilla and an imperceptible touch of pepper. A very discreet and nice work on positive bitterness. The tannins are sapid, elegant, racy and delicate. An imperceptible hint of eucalyptus in the background. A very nice persistence.