Down to 2000
2009
The future iconic Gruaud Larose ? In fact, the latest creation from Gruaud Larose and Eric Boissenot, wine consultant at the château since the 2007 vintage and who declared: “Incredibly soft tannins, so elegant, this wine is so Gruaud Larose…”.
“This is the finest Gruaud Larose since the 1990. (…) It exhibits an opaque purple color along with a big, sweet nose of creme de cassis, new saddle leather, spice box, and boysenberries. Made in a rich, broad, savory, juicy style with lots of succulence, but none of the masculinity and ruggedness often found in this offering, this wine is loaded with concentration and extract. The tannins are largely concealed by the remarkable intensity of fruit and density.” (Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, April 2010)
2005
“Tasted on three separate occasions, this cuvee exhibits a dark ruby color (with much less saturation than many wines of the vintage) as well as a distinctive, herbal, meaty, horsey nose, medium to full body, good depth, power, and richness, and soft tannins. The wine’s rustic aromas and earthy style are intriguing and provocative.” (Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, April 2008)
2000
“A very strong effort for Gruaud Larose, possibly eclipsed by what they have done in 2009, this is a pure, full-bodied Gruaud Larose with plenty of new saddle leather, cedar wood, black currants, cherries, licorice, and Provencal herbs. Spicy, earthy, full-bodied, and rich, it has hit its plateau of full maturity, where it should stay for another 20 or more years.” (Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, June 2010)
