Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint Julien 1989 750ml

Château Gruaud-Larose Saint-Julien 1989 is a distinguished Bordeaux red wine from the Saint-Julien appellation and a Second Growth under the 1855 Classification. The 1989 vintage is considered a memorable year for the estate, with exceptional grape richness resulting from a warm, sunny and dry growing season that allowed the fruit to reach full maturity.
The wine offers a mature yet remarkably vibrant expression of classic Médoc character, combining dark and red fruit with cedar, tobacco, earth, leather and subtle mint and eucalyptus nuances. After decades of bottle ageing, its tannins have developed a soft, velvety texture while retaining the structure expected from a fine Saint-Julien.

Tasting Notes

Colour:
Deep ruby red with mature garnet and brick-coloured reflections.

Nose:
Complex and mature, revealing cedar, eucalyptus, wild berries, tobacco, leather, earth and subtle smoky nuances.

Palate:
Elegant and velvety, with mature red and dark fruit supported by soft, fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity. Tobacco, cedar, earth and gentle savoury notes add depth and complexity.

Finish:
Long and refined, with lingering cedar, tobacco, mature fruit, earthy nuances and polished tannins.