Gruaud Larose (BIO-ORGANIC) - Saint-Julien 2024

Decanter.com

93

par Georgina Hindle le 21/05/2025

Fresh blueberries and blackcurrants on the nose, smells delicate and nicely aromatic. Concentrated for sure, this has an intense flavour of cherries, strawberries and plums with really massy tannins but that are so cool and fresh. Light on its feet, definitely not pushed too hard, a little quiet and shy maybe, but lovely definition to the tannins. Some juiciness but a little soft from the mid palate onwards in terms of fruit although it keeps an aromatic intensity with cola, liquorice and slate. Well made, this isn't trying too hard and will be great to drink early. 40% grand vin. Ageing 95% new oak barrels for 18 months. 3.77pH.

The Wine Independent

93-95

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 20/05/2025

Deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of red currant jelly, fresh blackberries, and raspberry coulis sail from the glass, plus fragrant wafts of red roses and allspice. The light to medium-bodied palate is lively and plush with delicate red and black berry flavors and a perfumed finish.

Jeb DUNNUCK

91-94

par Jeb Dunnuck le 13/05/2025

Based on 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc, aging in 95% new oak, the 2024 Château Gruaud Larose brings another level of density, showing solid Cabernet aromatics of darker currants, graphite, smoky oak, and freshly sharpened pencil. A closed, tight, inward wine, it nevertheless has solid mid-palate depth, terrific purity of fruit, and ripe, building tannins. It's currently showing its oak, but this will come together and certainly be an outstanding wine.

WeinWisser

92-93

par Tjark Witzgall le 06/05/2025

Vinum

91-93

par Adrian Van Velsen le 06/05/2025

Rubinrot leuchtend; im Duft sehr zurückhaltend, stille Wasser sind tief, Sauerkirschen, Marzipan, getrocknete Kräuter, florale Noten; am Gaumen lebendig, strukturiert und elegant, feine Tannine, rotbeerige Frucht, salziger Abgang. Ein erfreulich leichtfüssiger Guraud, ganz im Stil des Jahrgangs, für die mittlere Reife gebaut.

Vinous

91-93

par Neal Martin le 05/05/2025

The 2024 Gruaud Larose, picked between September 27 and October 8, matured in 95% new oak. This has an impressive bouquet for the vintage with pure blackberry, bilberry, cedar and light pressed flower scents. This leans a little toward Margaux in style. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and quite saline, with sappy black fruit laced with notes of black olive tapenade. Not a persistent Gruaud Larose insofar as there is no peacock's tail on the finish, yet it has a statesman-like classicism that you could not find 10 or 15 years ago.

Vinous

92-94

par Antonio Galloni le 30/04/2025

The 2024 Gruaud Larose is very fine. Dark and ample, with gorgeous presence, the 2024 has so much to offer. Dark blue/purplish fruit, new leather, gravel, spice, lavender and dried herbs build effortlessly. Readers will find a Saint-Julien endowed with notable textural depth. The finish is perhaps just a touch narrow, but élevage may very well help with that. 92-94+

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94

par Jeff Leve le 30/04/2025

Flowers, boysenberries, raspberries, and cigar box aromatics open the wine. The wine is bright, with notes of chocolate, cherries, currants, spices, mocha, and a refreshing touch of mint providing freshness in the mid-palate through to the finish. The wine is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 2% Cabernet Franc.12.39% ABV, 3.7 pH. Picking took place September 27 - October 8. Drink from 2029-2050.

Alexandre Ma

93-95

par Alexandre Ma le 29/04/2025

The 2024 vintage of Château Gruaud Larose has clearly drawn back from the image of a floral garden in full bloom that defined previous vintages. Even with a generous swirl, only subtle notes of licorice, blackcurrant, and dried petals emerge. But once on the palate, everything becomes clearer. The tannins, layered with cocoa and pearl powder, gently coat the palate, refining the structure while bringing an unexpectedly rich sensation. Judging from its current state, this reserved expression will likely take at least five to seven years to awaken. As nuances of pinecone and cigar box begin to rise, it promises a tasting experience that is calm, layered, and enduring.