The Château Gruaud Larose of Saint-Julien of Bordeaux

Château Gruaud Larose
The winery offers 5 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.1.
This estate is part of the Taillan Group.
It is ranked in the top 5 of the estates of Bordeaux.
It is located in Saint-Julien in the region of Bordeaux
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The Château Gruaud Larose is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 5 wines for sale in of Saint-Julien to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Château Gruaud Larose is an idyllic, renowned vineyard located in Saint-Julien, at the heart of the Bordeaux hillsides. Situated between the margins of the Gironde and Dordogne, the estate stretches over a vineyard of nearly 92 hectares planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc, making it one of the most significant vineyards of the Saint-Julien appellation. Château Gruaud Larose prides itself on its centuries-old traditions and rich heritage. Since the 18th century, the family at the helm of the estate has been striving to preserve the terroir and vineyards. Château Gruaud Larose's vision is based on respect for the terroir, attention to detail, and commitment to quality. The vineyards are cultivated with utmost respect for organic farming methods and traditional techniques. Château Gruaud Larose produces high-quality, refined wines, with particular attention to each stage of production. The vines are carefully selected by the staff, and each bottle suggests a unique and exceptional experience. These wines, imbued with the terroir and the savoir-faire of Château Gruaud Larose, are appreciated by enthusiasts worldwide for their delicate character, fruity aromas, and elegant tannins. Château Gruaud Larose is an exceptional place filled with charm and history. The vines surround the family chateau, which offers a breathtaking view of the Bordeaux slopes, all accompanied by the aromatic scents and flavors of the vineyards. It is the perfect place to connect with the land and appreciate the authenticity of the wine world.

Top Château Gruaud Larose wines

Looking for the best Château Gruaud Larose wines in Saint-Julien among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Château Gruaud Larose wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Château Gruaud Larose wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Château Gruaud Larose

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Château Gruaud Larose

How Château Gruaud Larose wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of adapted vietnamese fondue, lamb tagine with broad beans or potjevleesch (meat in a pot).

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Château Gruaud Larose

On the nose the red wine of Château Gruaud Larose. often reveals types of flavors of black fruit, nutty or tobacco leaf and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, tree fruit or vegetal. In the mouth the red wine of Château Gruaud Larose. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Château Gruaud Larose

  • 1961With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1982With an average score of 4.50/5
  • 1959With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1990With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 1985With an average score of 4.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Château Gruaud Larose.

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Merlot
  • Malbec
  • Petit Verdot

Discovering the wine region of Saint-Julien

The wine region of Saint-Julien is located in the region of Médoc of Bordeaux of France. Wineries and vineyards like the Château Léoville Las Cases or the Château Ducru-Beaucaillou produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Saint-Julien are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Saint-Julien often reveals types of flavors of cream, almonds or tropical fruit and sometimes also flavors of potpourri, blackcurrant jam or allspice.

In the mouth of Saint-Julien is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 110 estates and châteaux in the of Saint-Julien, producing 161 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Saint-Julien go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Discover other wineries and winemakers neighboring the Château Gruaud Larose

Planning a wine route in the of Saint-Julien? Here are the wineries to visit and the winemakers to meet during your trip in search of wines similar to Château Gruaud Larose.

Discover the grape variety: Malbec

Malbec, a high-yielding red grape variety, produces tannic and colourful wines. It is produced in different wine-growing regions and changes its name according to the grape variety. Called Auxerrois in Cahors, Malbec in Bordeaux, it is also known as Côt. 6,000 hectares of the Malbec grape are grown in France (in decline since the 1950s). Malbec is also very successful in Argentina. The country has become the world's leading producer of Malbec and offers wines with great potential.

News about Château Gruaud Larose and wines from the region

A panel discussion about the Chablis appellation

This film is the recording of a webinar on Chablis wines organized in December 2020 with four personalities from Hong Kong: Yang LU, Master Sommelier and Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, Debra MEIBURG, Master of Wine, Ivy NG, Official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador and Rebecca LEUNG, wine expert. They explain the purity of Chablis wines, discuss the latest vintages, and also talk about food and wine pairings, as well as global warming and the transition to more sustainable practices. #Chablis #P ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Cruzille

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Cruzille, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWi ...

At the heart of the terroirs of Mâcon-Verzé

Sequence from the video « At the heart of the Mâcon terroir » which offer a stroll at the heart of the Mâcon terroir. It offers a focus on Mâcon-Verzé, one of the 27 geographical denominations of the Mâcon appellation. Travel through the terroirs of the Mâcon appellation by watching the full video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GF20y1aBZh8 Both are available in French and English. Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines ...

The word of the wine: Casting

Preparatory phase of the wine-making process consisting in bursting the grapes in order to release the juice.