Gruaud Larose - Saint-Julien 1995

Vinous

90

byIan D'Agatathe4/1/2013

Ruby-red with a pale rim. Initially closed nose opens slowly with aeration to offer delicate blackcurrant and mineral aromas complicated by a touch of field herbs. Then richer and deeper on the palate, with flinty blackcurrant, raspberry and herbal flavors carrying nicely through the aftertaste. The chewy, peppery tannins have smoothed out nicely with age. This wine has already developed much more depth and complexity than it showed on release; should it continue to evolve positively, it may yet turn out to be amemorable Gruaud. 90+

Wine Spectator

91

byJames Molesworththe1/1/2007

Intense aromas of crushed blackberries, licorice and Spanish cedar. Full-bodied, concentrated and structured. Give it some time.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2008. —

Wine Advocate

89

byRobert Parkerthe2/28/1998

Revealing more grip and tannin since bottling, the 1995 Gruaud-Larose exhibits a dark ruby color, and a nose of sweet black cherries, licorice, earth, and spice. Rich, with medium to full body, high tannin, and subtle oak in the background, the 1995 is nearly as structured and tannic as the 1996. The two vintages are more similar than dissimilar. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020. Gruaud-Larose was purchased in 1997 by Jacques Merlaut, the well-known proprietor of many other chateaux, including Chasse-Spleen. Merlaut was not responsible for making the 1996 or 1995, but is responsible for their elevage and bottling.

Wine Spectator

88

byJames Sucklingthe1/31/1998

Harmonious, but lacks a bit of concentration. Pretty, with delicious chocolate and berry aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with fine tannins and a medium finish. Best after 1998.

Wine Advocate

89

byRobert Parkerthe1/1/1998

A dense garnet/ruby/purple color is followed by a wine with a sweet, jammy, black cherry, Asian spice, soy, and earthy-scented nose. This big, beefy, medium to full-bodied 1995 Gruaud-Larose displays excellent ripeness, plenty of muscle and glycerin, and sweet yet noticeable tannin in the heady, intensely spicy finish. This is a mid-weight, substantial wine that needs 6-7 years to shed its tannin; it should keep for two decades. Last tasted 1/97

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Couleur	Rouge
Appellation	Saint-Julien
Millesime	1995
Contenance	Magnum (1,5 l)

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Couleur	Rouge
Appellation	Saint-Julien
Millesime	1995
Contenance	Magnum (1,5 l)

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