Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, France 2022 Shades of Blue and ground pepper all define

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the palate retains incredible freshness and acidity but is still textured with the ripe fruit character of the local Chardonnay

This is well defined and long

violet and savory mineral notes over polished tannins

long and tasty

Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, France 2022 Shades of Blue and ground pepper all defineA Second Growth of Saint Julien, now organically farmed, famed for its powerful, classically structured wines. The 2022 Gruaud Larose is deep and muscular, with blackcurrant, licorice, cedar and earth over firm, ripe tannins and a long, savory finish. Decanter 97 points.