Château Gruaud-Larose 2003

Château Gruaud-Larose 2003
Saint-Julien, 2ème cru classé
In original wooden case
Tasting note: The 2003 Gruaud Larose’s dark plum/garnet color is followed by sweet aromas of damp earth, forest floor, herbs, espresso roast, cassis, licorice, and plums. Medium-bodied as well as surprisingly up-front and precocious, it possesses sweet tannin, very nice concentration, and loads of earthy/herbal characteristics intermixed with black fruits, and an attractive, but supple, evolved finish. Drink it over the next 12-15 years. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 164, April 2006.