Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'The 2011 Gruaud Larose has a well-defined nose, more savoury, earthier in style, singed leather and undergrowth/damp moss infusing the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, spicy red fruit laced with tobacco and a little soy. Fine tension here, quite harmonious towards the finish, this is a fine Saint-Julien. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting. 2022-2036'- Neal Martin, Vinous, 91/100 (Sep 2021)

'Rich, evolved, cedary, black currant and cherry fruit are present in this dark ruby-colored 2011. With medium body, pleasant ripeness and fruitiness, good purity and depth but no herbaceousness or hardness, it has a precocious, flattering, up-front appeal that suggests it will drink well for 10-15 years. 2014-2029'- Robert M. Parker, Jr., Wine Advocate (Apr 2014)