Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, France 2020 Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux Shows a succulence and vibrancy

Shows a succulence and vibrancy to the fruit with a mineral

showing energy and verve

Outer quote mark A firm and silky wine with integrated tannins and cool

Savory red with aromas of cherry stones

Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, France 2020 Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux Shows a succulence and vibrancyComing 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,