2004† Château Gruaud-Larose Rouge, , Saint-Julien, 750 ml (99645)

Typ RÖDA VINER
Land Frankrike
Region Saint-Julien
Producent
Pris 366 kr
Senast ändrad 2011-04-08 08:02
Säljstart 2007-10-15
 
Betyg 50-100
Wine Spectator 89
Parker (WA) 87
Tanzer (IWC) 88
Livets Goda (LG) -
Cellartracker 90.2
 
Noteringar:
2007-10-09 00:46 WA: This estate continues to under perform, particularly in view of what the previous owners accomplished. Nothing made today resembles the great vintages of the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, or even the top-flight 2000. Nearly every St.-Julien chateau is making better wine, and Gruaud Larose needs a wake-up call. A stricter selection might be a place to start. The dark ruby/garnet-colored 2004 reveals an herbal nose displaying hints of dirty saddle leather intermixed with roasted herbs, spice, black cherries, currants, and a green pepper-like character. It is a lightweight effort with medium body, superficial depth, crisp acidity, and sharp tannins in the finish. While it will keep for 10-15 years, and may become slightly more complex, it remains a major disappointment.
2007-10-09 00:46 IWC: By Stephen Tanzer Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/Jun 07 ($35-$45) Ruby-red. Expressive nose offers game, spice, tobacco, leather, underbrush, iron and exotic flowers. Supple and fine-grained, with currant and baked plum flavors complicated by chocolate and leather. A wine of moderate intensity and power for this property but rather suave. The cooler vintage character comes through on the finish, which features notes of raw currant and pepper and slightly dusty tannins. 88 points
2007-10-12 22:09 WS: Plummy aromas, with leaf and tobacco undertones. Medium-bodied, with soft, silky tannins and a medium finish. Balanced and delightful already, yet needs a little more concentration to be outstanding. Best after 2010. 22,220 cases made. –JS