Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, France 2022 Shades of Blue this is a big wine

this is a big wine with fat decadent spicy fruit and deep lingering minerality

violet and savory mineral notes over polished tannins

the palate retains incredible freshness and acidity but is still textured with the ripe fruit character of the local Chardonnay

balanced and hugely appealing

Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, France 2022 Shades of Blue this is a big wineA Second Growth of Saint Julien, now organically farmed, famed for its powerful, classically structured wines. The 2022 Gruaud Larose is deep and muscular, with blackcurrant, licorice, cedar and earth over firm, ripe tannins and a long, savory finish. Decanter 97 points.