Château Gruaud-Larose 2009, St Julien #Low Stock benefitting from all the expertise

benefitting from all the expertise of the Jean-Pierre Moueix technical teams

Anticipated maturity: 2010-2030

long and structured finish

citrus acidity and a crisp finish

The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity and very pure

Château Gruaud-Larose 2009, St Julien #Low Stock benefitting from all the expertiseRETAIL IMMEDIATE DELIVERY Appellation St Julien Parker As I wrote in my barrel tasting note, the 2009 appears to be the finest Gruaud Larose since their 1990. Some of my concerns about too much brett in previous vintages are long gone as the purity of the 2009 jumps out. Copious notes of sagebrush, cedar, cigar box, licorice, incense, blackberries and lead pencil shavings suggest a big Pauillac rather than a St. Julien. Broad, rich and full bodied