ready-improve2005 Ch. Gruaud-Larose, St. Julien

Tasted at BBR’s 2005/2009 tasting in London. The Gruaud-Larose 2005 has wonderful purity and lift on the nose with dark baked cherries, crushed strawberry, red cherry, cassis, a touch of leather and black truffle. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins and good acidity, harmonious with a slightly powdery texture towards the very composed, plum, sage and thyme-tinged finish. Lingers nicely in the mouth. Tasted July 2011. - Neal Martin

{***}{region}St. Julien{region}
{color} Red {color}                                                              

 {maturity}ready-improve{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will improve{maturity-text}
{vintage}2005{vintage}
{ratings}

[] Neal Martin :: 92/100

[] Robert Parker :: 90/100

[] The Wine Advocate:: 90/100{ratings}{***}