1999 Gruaud Larose, St-Julien
91JA
90WS
$79.99
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Jane Anson
Reviewed November 2021A difficult vintage with a promising summer, but with rain at harvest. This majors black fruits, from bilberry, loganberry to blackberry, that have softened over the past 22 years but remain subdued, with an earthy quality, along with raspberry leaf, bay, cèpes and undergrowth. The classic St Julien mint leaf freshness and a juicy minerality come through on the finish. Harvest September 14 to 29. 35% new oak.
Professional Reviews
90
Wine Spectator
Delivers lots of blackberry, mineral and mint on the nose. Full-bodied, with plenty of fruit and racy, polished tannins on the finish. This can go on for many years. But why wait? (JS)
JR
Jancis Robinson
Rather luscious nose and thick and dense. Lots of fruit. Still quite dry finish. Muscular. Trying to punch at top vintage weight. Medium body - a real success and very good value. (JR)
RP
Wine Advocate
An exotic perfume of tapenade, new saddle leather, damp earth, black currants, cherries, and smoke jumps from the glass of this impressive, powerful 1999. The wine is medium-bodied with moderate tannin. This dark plum/ruby-colored St.-Julien requires another 2-3 years of cellaring. (RP)
Details
| Origin | Saint Julien, Bordeaux, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| SKU | 1010211 |