Lot 681
CHÂTEAU BRANAIRE (DULUC-DUCRU) 2000 (1) WA 94
CHÂTEAU GRUAUD LAROSE 1996 (1)
CHÂTEAU GRUAUD LAROSE 2000 (1) WA 94
Lot 681 Details
CHÂTEAU BRANAIRE (DULUC-DUCRU) 2000 (1)
Saint-Julien. 4ième Cru Classé
u. bn.
A beautiful wine from Branaire, the 2000 is close to full maturity, and should offer plenty of pleasure over the next 15-20 years. Its deep ruby/purple hue is accompanied by scents of boysenberries, black currants, and spring flowers. This medium to full-bodied, pure St.-Julien hits the palate with authority, displaying silky tannins as well as wonderful richness, depth, and texture. June 2010 WA 94
CHÂTEAU GRUAUD LAROSE 1996 (1)
Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
u. vts. scraped label.
CHÂTEAU GRUAUD LAROSE 2000 (1)
Saint-Julien. 2ième Cru Classé
u. bn. scraped label.
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. June 2010 WA 94