Description
First tasted blind in April 2002 when the nose soared from the glass with notes of ripe cranberry and liquorice. Quite refined and elegant, but with a chewy finish. Another bottle at the Gruaud vertical was very impressive. A deep garnet core with dark ruby rim. A dense liquoricey nose with notes of blueberry that needs aeration in the glass to show its character. The palate has a dense core of ripe Cabernet, a little tough this time with notes of burnt toast and cigar-box. Very typical of the vintage: broody and masculine. Traditional claret. Impressive. Needs another 5-8 years. (92-94) Last tasted blind at Farr's horizontal and a frustratingly different bottle, much less opulent in style. A lifted smokey, tobacco nose. Leafy. Very classic with good definition. The palate has layers of sweet red fruits, strawberry and cherry. Feminine, lifted but lacking real weight. Very linear on the finish but good grip. Leave for 3-4 years. (86) although on reflection that was a bit mean! Tasted September 2006. Neal Martin
- Alcohol %: 12.9%
- Decant Time: 60 minutes
- Taste: cassis, blackberry, earth, tobacco leaf, herb
- Food Matching: roast lamb, grilled steak, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses
- Grape Variety:
Cabernet Sauvignon
: 57%,
Merlot
: 31%,
Cabernet Franc
: 7%,
Petit Verdot
: 3%,
Malbec
: 1%,
Tasting note
1998年的拉路斯/金玫瑰展現了聖朱利安葡萄酒的經典魅力。這款酒體中等偏濃郁，酒精度12.9%，經過大約一小時的醒酒後，它的風味層次逐漸展開。口感上，您可以品嘗到黑加侖子、黑莓的果香，以及土壤、煙草葉和草本植物的複雜香氣。成熟的單寧和良好的酸度為這款酒提供了結構支撐，並帶來持久的餘韻。這是一款能夠體現其風土的葡萄酒，葡萄在瓦龍河的礫石土壤中精心栽培，並在法國橡木桶中熟成16至18個月，以增強果實的表達。搭配烤羊肉或烤牛排等豐盛菜餚，享受升華的用餐體驗。
The 1998 Chateau Gruaud-Larose is a testament to the classic charm of Saint-Julien wines. With an alcohol content of 12.9%, this medium to full-bodied red wine unfolds its savory profile after about an hour of decanting. The palate is graced with notes of cassis, blackberry, and a symphony of earthy undertones complemented by tobacco leaf and herbal nuances. The wine's structure is supported by mature tannins and a well-integrated acidity, leading to a persistent finish. It is a wine that speaks of its terroir, with grapes meticulously cultivated in the Garonne gravel and vinified with precision, aged for 16-18 months in French oak barrels to enhance the fruit's expression. Enjoy this wine with hearty dishes like roast lamb or grilled steak to elevate the dining experience.
