Gruaud Larose 1982
Gruaud Larose 1982 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Saint-Julien, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, roast chicken, roast pork. Listed at £415.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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The 1982 vintage of classified St-Julien Second Growth, Château Gruaud Larose, is considered by many to be one of the finest ever releases from this esteemed estate. This is now in its absolute peak drinking window, offering immensely complex notes of cassis, cedar, woodsmoke, cigar box, wild herbs and crushed stones. This is old-school Bordeaux which is built to last 50 years, so should easily have a few more decades of evolution left.