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Gruaud-Larose St-Julien 2000

Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends from St-Julien, Left Bank, Bordeaux, France
WD 97
B&D 96
WS 95
RP 94
ST 93
WA 93
12.5% ABV
Item # 14967

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97 points Chris Kissack (Winedoctor): "This has always shown brilliantly, and this latest encounter is no different. It has a dark and matt core, with a dusty, maturing, bricking-pink rim. There is a smokiness on the nose, with a classic left-bank style, with scents of dried blackcurrants, juniper berry, bay leaf and thyme, still looking very pure even at twenty years of age, grained, bright and focused, indeed it is almost crystalline in its definition. The palate is correspondingly elegant, the texture of youth having faded now. The style here is now pure and linear, the midpalate and finish taut and focused, framed by acidity and a fine-grained substance with a fine, warming and sinewy substance. This is holding up very well, and although it does not have the muscle it displayed in youth it does in fact still feel remarkably youthful. And it is long too, that tense grain vibrating with vigour as it fades. Excellent. You can drink this now if you wish, but this has decades in it yet. (Nov 2020)"

96 points Bettane & Desseauve's Guides to the Wines of France: "Exceptional in size and complexity, with profound body and impressive length. A great success. Drink: 2011 up to 2020. (2011)"

'Top 100 Wine of 2003 (#59)' and 95 points Wine Spectator: "Absolutely wonderful aromas of flowers, currants and citrus. Full-bodied, yet very, very refined, with a center core of fruit that tastes like crushed raspberries and goes on and on. Greatest wine from this estate since 1945. Best after 2010. (3/31/03)"

94 points Robert Parker: "A very strong effort for Gruaud Larose, possibly eclipsed by what they have done in 2009, this is a pure, full-bodied Gruaud Larose with plenty of new saddle leather, cedar wood, black currants, cherries, licorice, and Provencal herbs. Spicy, earthy, full-bodied, and rich, it has hit its plateau of full maturity, where it should stay for another 20 or more years. (Jun 2010)"

93 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Bright ruby. Liqueur-like aromas of roasted black raspberry, leather and grilled nuts. Lush, sweet and thick, with an almost unctuous texture and terrific volume. A wine of compelling sweetness and chewiness, not to mention sheer mouthfilling size. Finishes with huge, broad, sweet tannins and lingering notes of blackcurrant, coffee and leather. Classic, thoroughly ripe Gruaud-Larose. (May/Jun 2003)"

93 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "Do not ignore this Gruaud Larose: the best in recent years. That said, it is more introverted on the nose with blackberry, cedar, tobacco with just a hint of cassis that wants more attention. Good definition, then leather coming through with further aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, obdurate tannins, good grip, masculine with black fruits, cedar, graphite and cedar, leading to a foursquare finish that mellows wonderfully. Decant this for a couple of hours and you will be rewarded. Alternatively cellar it for several more seasons. Drink 2014-2030+. (Sep 2010)"
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97 points Chris Kissack (Winedoctor): "This has always shown brilliantly, and this latest encounter is no different. It has a dark and matt core, with a dusty, maturing, bricking-pink rim. There is a smokiness on the nose, with a classic left-bank style, with scents of dried blackcurrants, juniper berry, bay leaf and thyme, still looking very pure even at twenty years of age, grained, bright and focused, indeed it is almost crystalline in its definition. The palate is correspondingly elegant, the texture of youth having faded now. The style here is now pure and linear, the midpalate and finish taut and focused, framed by acidity and a fine-grained substance with a fine, warming and sinewy substance. This is holding up very well, and although it does not have the muscle it displayed in youth it does in fact still feel remarkably youthful. And it is long too, that tense grain vibrating with vigour as it fades. Excellent. You can drink this now if you wish, but this has decades in it yet. (Nov 2020)"

96 points Bettane & Desseauve's Guides to the Wines of France: "Exceptional in size and complexity, with profound body and impressive length. A great success. Drink: 2011 up to 2020. (2011)"

'Top 100 Wine of 2003 (#59)' and 95 points Wine Spectator: "Absolutely wonderful aromas of flowers, currants and citrus. Full-bodied, yet very, very refined, with a center core of fruit that tastes like crushed raspberries and goes on and on. Greatest wine from this estate since 1945. Best after 2010. (3/31/03)"

94 points Robert Parker: "A very strong effort for Gruaud Larose, possibly eclipsed by what they have done in 2009, this is a pure, full-bodied Gruaud Larose with plenty of new saddle leather, cedar wood, black currants, cherries, licorice, and Provencal herbs. Spicy, earthy, full-bodied, and rich, it has hit its plateau of full maturity, where it should stay for another 20 or more years. (Jun 2010)"

93 points Stephen Tanzer (International Wine Cellar): "Bright ruby. Liqueur-like aromas of roasted black raspberry, leather and grilled nuts. Lush, sweet and thick, with an almost unctuous texture and terrific volume. A wine of compelling sweetness and chewiness, not to mention sheer mouthfilling size. Finishes with huge, broad, sweet tannins and lingering notes of blackcurrant, coffee and leather. Classic, thoroughly ripe Gruaud-Larose. (May/Jun 2003)"

93 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "Do not ignore this Gruaud Larose: the best in recent years. That said, it is more introverted on the nose with blackberry, cedar, tobacco with just a hint of cassis that wants more attention. Good definition, then leather coming through with further aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, obdurate tannins, good grip, masculine with black fruits, cedar, graphite and cedar, leading to a foursquare finish that mellows wonderfully. Decant this for a couple of hours and you will be rewarded. Alternatively cellar it for several more seasons. Drink 2014-2030+. (Sep 2010)"
Product SKU 14967
Producer Gruaud-Larose
Country France
Region Bordeaux
SubRegion Left Bank
Appellation St-Julien
Varietal Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends
Vintage 2000
Size 750ml
Color Red
Blend Approximately 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and the balance Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
ABV 12.5%
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