{"product_id":"chateau-gruaud-larose-saint-julien-2022-750ml","title":"Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2022 750ml","description":"\u003ch5\u003eExpert Reviews – Vintage 2022\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter 97 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compelling from the first sip, this has excellent balance delivering freshness and lift as well as depth and breadth. Lovely licks of bitterness and salty stones join ripe blackcurrants and juicy plums. The power is undeniable but it’s tempered by a silky frame, making this rich but utterly charming. A great Gruaud at 13.5% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck 97 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e An inky-hued 2022 with a killer nose of crème de cassis, lead pencil shavings, liquid violets, and crushed stone minerality. Powerful and full-bodied with plenty of mid-palate depth, fine polished tannins, and a great finish. As good as the 2018 and one of the absolute classics from this château. Best hidden in the cellar for a decade if possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wine Advocate 96 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottled May 2024. Dark berries, violets, vine smoke, pen ink and tar on the nose. Medium to full-bodied, dense and layered with terrific depth, sweet structuring tannins, and a long expansive finish. The estate’s first organic-certified vintage. 13.6% alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling 96 Points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discreet nose of dark fruit and minerals with excellent depth. Uncoiled power and intensity, full body, firm but polished tannins that dissolve into a long, close-knit finish lasting almost a minute. Try from 2028.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWinemaker Description\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e is a landmark vintage for this historic Saint-Julien Second Growth — marking the estate’s first official vintage with organic certification. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (14%), and Cabernet Franc (3%), aged in 95% new French oak barrels. The 2022 has been hailed as a return to the Saint-Julien elite, with critics comparing its quality to legendary vintages like 1982 and 1961.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003ePairing Suggestions\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rack of lamb with rosemary and garlic or a prime rib roast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSavory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Braised short ribs, duck confit, or a truffle-infused beef tenderloin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCheese:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged Comté, Manchego, or a firm Pecorino.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"67Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48112016097563,"sku":"210000057323","price":118.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/1789\/4171\/files\/xsj3v3gzbl5t8wmqbjuu.jpg?v=1772555604","url":"https:\/\/67wine.com\/products\/chateau-gruaud-larose-saint-julien-2022-750ml","provider":"67","version":"1.0","type":"link"}