Gruaud Larose 2014 (750ML)

94 JS / 92 WS / 90WA / 94-96 GVWM

Aromas of strawberries and cherries follow through to a full body, silky tannins and a tangy finish. Fresh and clean. Linear and pretty. Purity of fruit is impressive. Drink in 2020. - James Suckling

Shows a perfumy hint, with black tea and singed allspice notes out front, followed by a core of steeped plum and blackberry fruit. Light anise and apple wood details fill in on the finish. Supple yet well-packed. Best from 2020 through 2030. 12,833 cases made. - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator

The 2014 Gruaud Larose has a light and airy bouquet at first, one that gathers depth with aeration. It is a little conservative at the moment, dusky black fruit mixed with sage and cedar. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy, slightly angular tannin. It is certainly fresh in the mouth, although it feels a tad pinched towards the finish; therefore, afford this 4-5 years in bottle to develop more substance and ambition. - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate

Always one of our favorites for quality/price ratio. This is a top-notch performance. Dark ruby color with aromas of cherry and violets. The tannins are very ripe. A very sweet, fresh richness that lingers on the palate for a long time. One of the best Gruauds in some time. GVWM Staff