Sarget de Gruaud Larose - Saint-Julien 2018

Wine Spectator

90

par James Molesworth le 01/02/2021

Juicy and energetic, with cassis and dark plum fruit flavors laced with sweet tobacco and violet notes. Nice applewood note frames the racy finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2028. 19,276 cases made. –JM

Falstaff

93

par Peter Moser le 29/01/2021

Kräftiges Rubingranat, zarte Ockerreflexe, dezente Randaufhellung. Reife Herzkirschen, etwas Brombeeren und Cassis, zart nach Edelholz und Nougat. Saftig, gute Komplexität, extraktsüße Textur, reife Tannine, bleibt sehr gut haften, mineralischer Nachhall, verfügt über Länge und Potenzial, bereits gut antrinkbar.

Decanter.com

90

par Jane Anson le 12/01/2021

Vinous

84-86

par Neal Martin le 15/11/2019

The 2018 Sargent de Gruaud Larose has a light blackcurrant and bilberry scented nose, nicely defined, not intense but pure. The palate is medium-bodied with off-dry tannins, moderate acidity, surprisingly (for the vintage) a little austere towards the finish. I suspect that it will gain a little flesh over the next couple of years.

Vinous

88-90

par Antonio Galloni le 01/05/2019

The 2018 Sarget de Gruaud Larose is pliant, fruity and easygoing with lovely depth and plenty of near-term appeal. Sweet tobacco, cedar, lavender and mint add aromatic nuance to a core of blue/purplish berry fruit in a mid-weight, understated Saint-Julien that will drink well right out of the gate. The Sarget benefits from a generous dollop of Petit Verdot, which confers freshness. The blend is 49% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc.

Wine Advocate

88-90

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 23/04/2019

Composed of 49% Merlot, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc, the deep purple-black colored 2018 Sarget de Gruaud Larose gives up vibrant notions of crushed blueberries, warm plums and chocolate-covered cherries with hints of mocha, spice cake and hoisin plus a waft of potpourri. Medium to full-bodied with a backbone of finely grained tannins and just enough freshness, the palate delivers bags of juicy fruit, finishing spicy.

Jamessuckling.com

91-92

par James Suckling le 12/04/2019

A juicy and fresh red with dark berries and hints of chocolate. Medium to full body, firm and juicy tannins and a flavorful finish. Delicious already.