Sarget de Gruaud Larose 2023

Characteristics and tasting tips for Sarget de Gruaud Larose 2023

Tasting

Colour
The colour is bright and lively.

Nose
The nose blends fruity and peppery fragrances.

Palate
The palate harmoniously combines indulgence and power up to a persistent finish with delicate tannins.

A silky and rich Second Wine from Saint-Julien

The estate

A historical reference of the Saint-Julien appellation, the Château Gruaud Larose was founded in 1757, at the time of the merger of various estates. The estate took this name when the heir of Joseph Gruaud added his name "Larose", thus becoming known as Château Gruaud Larose. Part of the Merlaut family since 1997, Château Gruaud Larose embodies the excellence of the great red wines of Saint-Julien and seduces lovers of the appellation with its style.

The vineyard

Château Gruaud Larose is a Saint-Julien wine from a vineyard of 82 hectares. The vines, with an average age of 48 years, rest on Garonne gravels from the Quaternary period deposited over 600,000 years ago. In organic conversion since the 2019 vintage, the vineyard of Château Gruaud Larose is managed according to the principles of organic and biodynamic agriculture.

The wine

Sarget de Gruaud Larose is the Second Wine of the estate.

The vintage

Early, budburst was followed by a frost in early April that did not impact the vineyard. Subsequently, high humidity combined with mild conditions from April to mid-June caused high mildew pressure reminiscent of 2018 and 2021, controlled by the rigour of the teams. Despite this, favourable weather ensured homogeneous flowering and fruit set. The mildness of July ensured a gradual ripening of the berries before a hot August. Harvests carried out parcel by parcel according to ripeness revealed concentrated, fresh grapes with a delicate tannic structure.

Vinification and ageing

Parcel and intra-parcel selection. Manual harvesting with four levels of sorting, including optical sorting. Vinification in cement tanks (50%) and wooden vats (50%). Ageing takes place over 12 months in French oak barrels (including 15% new).

Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (52%), Merlot (40.5%), Cabernet Franc (4%) and Petit Verdot (3.5%).