Chateau Gruaud Larose, 2eme Cru Classe, St Julien 2013

Black-currant fruit and attractive acidity are layered with ripe, dark tannins and concentration. The potential is there, although it is likely be over the short term. Drink from 2018.

"This has a lightly mulled plum and raspberry fruit profile, along with a nose of anise, warmed spice cake and singed apple wood that imparts good heft and grip to the finish. A solid effort." - Wine Spectator