Gruaud Larose - St. Julien 1848

Gruaud Larose - St. Julien 1848

There is both fine volume and intensity to the punchy flavors that are more refined than usual thanks to the fine grain of the supporting tannins on the attractively well-balanced and persistent finish

laced with citrus

Helena) exhibits an opaque purple color as well as a beautifully sweet nose of creme de cassis

the brilliance of a fine bubble increases the vividness

beautifully persistent and impeccably well-balanced finale

they're certainly in the way

and cassis scents that seem so easy to obtain with this varietal in California

I clearly underrated the 1994 from my earliest barrel tastings

with an exceptional nose of crème de cassis

simply put

It's beautifully textured

There is excellent richness