Chateau Gruaud Larose 2021

A legendary Second Growth Saint-Julien, Château Gruaud Larose is renowned for its power, complexity, and exceptional longevity. It reveals aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, cedar, graphite, tobacco, violet, leather, and subtle baking spice. Richly concentrated yet impeccably refined, it delivers firm tannins, vibrant freshness, remarkable precision, and an extraordinarily long, age-worthy finish.

Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, grilled ribeye, roast lamb, duck breast, venison, mushroom risotto, aged Comté, or braised short ribs.

95 Points - Decanter

The 2021 Château Gruaud Larose is wonderfully expressive, offering fragrant aromas of cedar, coffee, chocolate, licorice, blackcurrant and delicate floral notes. Elegant and refined, it combines vibrant sour cherry, fresh blackcurrant and crushed strawberry flavors with lively acidity and a subtle saline minerality. Fine, tightly knit tannins provide structure while allowing the wine's freshness and precision to shine.

94 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2021 Château Gruaud Larose has developed beautifully in bottle, opening with aromas of sweet wild berries, plums, violets and cigar wrapper. Medium- to full-bodied with a fleshy, velvety texture, it is polished and seamless, offering excellent depth, supple tannins and lively acidity through a long, balanced finish.

91 Points - Jeb Dunnuck

Composed of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, and aged for 18 months in 95% new French oak, the 2021 Château Gruaud Larose is concentrated and medium-bodied with a reserved, youthful character. Black cherry, red currant, tobacco and graphite define the aromatic profile, while polished tannins, excellent balance and impressive mid-palate depth promise rewarding development after 2–4 years of cellaring and enjoyment over the following decade or more.