Sarget de Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2009 080725OFFER The elevage in large format

The elevage in large format Slovenien oak Botti pushed this contrast further by retaining freshness while also filling out the mouthfeel and structure

and floral aromatics make for a formidable and unforgettable cocktail

lightly fizzy

beautifully textured

Sarget de Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2009 080725OFFER The elevage in large formatThe 2009 vintage in Bordeaux was one of those years that needed no excuses warm, ripe, generous and this is the second wine of Gruaud Larose, a classed growth estate in Saint Julien, from exactly that vintage. Nearly two decades on, it is doing the thing that makes aged Bordeaux worth the wait: the fruit has folded into tobacco, cocoa and savory depth, and the tannins have gone soft and easy. The blend is led by Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot,