Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, France 2020 Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux showing energy and verve

showing energy and verve

white fruit

Medium-bodied with lots of tannins

This Dry Riesling from Hermann J

Shows a succulence and vibrancy to the fruit with a mineral

Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, France 2020 Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux showing energy and verveComing from the talented Virginie Salette (the head winemaker since 2017) and tiny yields of 32 hectoliters per hectare, the 2020 Chateau Gruaud Larose is 79% Cabernet, 14% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, which continues the trend at this estate toward more and more Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. Beautifully done, with a terrific sense of finesse, it offers a great nose of both red and black fruit as well as leafy tobacco, spring flowers,