Château Gruaud Larose 2009

La Revue du Vin de France

Gilbert & Gaillard

Intense colour with crimson highlights. Very ripe nose with accents of blackcurrant, slightly spicy oak. The palate is dense with noticeable tannins. More of the same fruit over a nice lengthy finish.

Andreas Larsson - Tasted

Sweet and ripe nose with blackcurrant, plum, chocolate, coffee and tobacco, the palate is dense, muscular and concentrated, plenty of ripe tannins add length and structure, very good length and attractive sweet fruit, enjoyable balance, purity and potential.

Adrian van Velsen - vvWine.ch

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

The 2009 Gruaud Larose is blended of 68% Cabernet Sauvignon and 32% Merlot. Medium to deep garnet colored, it charges forth with warm black raspberries, crème de cassis and redcurrant jelly notes with touches of potpourri, cigar box, new leather, hoisin and molten chocolate. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with black fruits and savory layers with a firm, grainy texture and seamless freshness lifting the long earth-laced finish.

James Suckling

I like the aromas of sliced mushroom, berries and wet earth, that follow through to a full body, with super silky tannins and a chewy finish. A fit, yet polished wine here. Try after 2020.