Red Wine
Saint-Julien (Grand Cru Classé)
Château Gruaud Larose · Saint-Julien, France
About this wine
Classified as a Second Growth in 1855, Château Gruaud Larose is a historic Saint-Julien estate known for its motto: 'The King of Wines, the Wine of Kings.' This full-bodied French red masterfully combines Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc. It presents a sturdy framework with high acidity and a classic 13.5% ABV, yielding a deeply traditional Bordeaux profile. To fully appreciate its savory depth and structured tannins, pair this elegant wine with beef, lamb, game meat, or roasted poultry.
At a glance
| Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grapes | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc |
| Style | Assemblage/Bordeaux Red Blend |
| Region | Saint-Julien, France |
| Winery | Château Gruaud Larose |
| Body | Full-bodied |
| Acidity | High |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Vintages | 1950 to 2020 (68 vintages listed) |
Food pairings
This wine pairs well with: Beef, Lamb, Game Meat, Poultry.
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Wine attributes derived from the open X-Wines dataset (CC BY 4.0). Vintage lists and ratings in the dataset are a 2012 to 2021 snapshot and are not shown as live data.
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