{"product_id":"chateau-gruaud-larose-2015","title":"Château Gruaud Larose 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou must be 18 or over to purchase and receive this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Gruaud Larose 2015\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eChâteau Gruaud Larose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e | \u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015 | \u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deuxième Cru Classé (Second Growth, 1855)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2025–2055+ | \u003cstrong\u003eAging Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35+ years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChâteau Gruaud Larose is one of Saint-Julien's most iconic estates, celebrated for producing wines that combine power, elegance, and exceptional longevity. Its deep gravel soils and high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon create wines with remarkable structure, complexity, and unmistakable Left Bank character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe outstanding 2015 vintage showcases the estate at its finest. Rich and beautifully concentrated, it delivers impressive depth while retaining the finesse and balance for which Saint-Julien is renowned. Layers of vibrant black fruit, refined tannins, and subtle oak integration create a wine of outstanding harmony that will continue to evolve gracefully for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromas of cassis, blackberry, and black cherry are layered with cedar, graphite, cigar box, violet, and hints of liquorice and sweet spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied with a dense core of ripe dark fruit supported by finely polished tannins. Notes of cocoa, tobacco, and cedar add complexity, while fresh acidity provides balance and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptionally long and elegant, with lingering cassis, graphite, spice, and refined mineral character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in 1725, Château Gruaud Larose has long been regarded as one of the great names of Saint-Julien. The estate's motto, \u003cem\u003e\"Le Roi des Vins, le Vin des Rois\"\u003c\/em\u003e (\"The King of Wines, the Wine of Kings\"), reflects its rich heritage and enduring reputation. Today, Gruaud Larose continues to produce wines that exemplify the balance, refinement, and longevity of the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel and concrete vats; aged approximately 18 months in French oak barrels (around 50% new)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~13.5–14% ABV\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approachable with extended decanting, though it will continue to develop beautifully through 2055+.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing Suggestions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal with:\u003cbr\u003e– Roast rack of lamb\u003cbr\u003e– Rib of beef or côte de bœuf\u003cbr\u003e– Venison and game dishes\u003cbr\u003e– Duck breast with red wine jus\u003cbr\u003e– Mature Comté or aged Cheddar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","offers":[{"title":"750ml \/ 12","offer_id":54470921355597,"sku":null,"price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0847\/5846\/2797\/files\/DSC_0497.jpg?v=1786456349","url":"https:\/\/sandersonwineconsultancy.com\/products\/chateau-gruaud-larose-2015","provider":"Sanderson Wine Consultancy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}