Château Gruaud Larose 2022

Opaque ruby-purple in colour, the 2022 Gruaud Larose presents a complex nose of cassis, ripe blackberry, and black cherry, woven with cedar, graphite, and subtle notes of cigar box. The palate is powerful and structured, delivering concentrated dark fruit supported by firm, finely etched tannins. Layers of liquorice, spice, and savoury earth unfold with air, while a vibrant acidity ensures freshness. The finish is long, resonant, and tightly knit, suggesting a wine of considerable ageing potential.

Classified as a Deuxième Cru in 1855, Château Gruaud Larose is one of the historic names of Saint-Julien, long admired for its ability to combine power and finesse. The 2022 vintage, born of a warm and dry growing season, has yielded wines of impressive concentration and depth. At Gruaud Larose, the estate’s gravel-rich soils and meticulous vineyard management temper the ripeness, delivering a wine that remains true to its hallmark style: structured, ageworthy, and deeply expressive of its terroir.