The second wine of Gruaud-Larose. There is some appeal on the nose here, the wine is clearly just beginning to show some secondary characteristics. Notes of iron, and a rather reserved and lean layer of red fruit. On the palate there is a nice weight, and it still shows a pile of tannin. Clean finish. In all honesty I am a touch disappointed as the grand vin is monumental in this vintage, but this is fairly good nevertheless. I also think it has the potential to show better in the future. From the 2007 CIVB tasting. 15+/20 (October 2007)
The 2000 is a brilliant, clear almost black colour. The powerful nose reveals notes of wood, brown tobacco, fruit, and a little prune mixed with fresh red cherries. A true thoroughbred with a great deal of charm. Round and full-bodied in the mouth, fairly long. The tannins, which need a little more maturity, support a structure that if full of fruit. An attractive and distinguished second wine, which gains fame for its wonderful expression of the region’s character.