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優雅。這款干紅葡萄酒酒精度為12.9%，中等至飽滿的酒體巧妙地平衡了黑加侖子、黑莓和泥土的鹹香味，並帶有淡淡的煙草葉和草本香氣。經法國橡木桶陳年，賦予了它複雜性和中度烘烤的特徵。葡萄園致力於有機和生物動力原則，這在葡萄酒的純淨度和風土表達上得到了體現。建議醒酒一小時，以充分欣賞其深度和細微差別。這款年份酒與烤羊肉、烤牛排等豐盛菜餚，以及蘑菇燴飯和陳年乳酪等搭配非常出色。
The 1998 Chateau Gruaud-Larose is a testament to the classic elegance of Saint-Julien wines. With an alcohol content of 12.9%, this dry red blend offers a medium to full body that gracefully balances savory notes of cassis, blackberry, and earth with subtle hints of tobacco leaf and herbs. The wine has been matured in French oak barrels, which contributes to its complexity and medium toast character. The vineyard's commitment to organic and biodynamic principles is reflected in the wine's purity and expression of terroir. An hour of decanting is recommended to fully appreciate its depth and nuances. This vintage pairs exceptionally well with hearty dishes such as roast lamb and grilled steak, as well as mushroom risotto and aged cheeses.
