Château Gruaud Larose Sarget de Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2016 (750ml) Wahluke Slope

Château Gruaud Larose Sarget de Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2016 (750ml) Wahluke SlopeWinter 2015 16 will go down in history as very mild and rainy followed by an early bud break that was rapidly mitigated by a cool and humid spring. Strong fungal disease pressure was to be observed in the vineyard. The weather in the second week of June enabled optimal flowering, but was again followed by heavy rainfall. Fortunately, good weather arrived by the end of June, along with the temperature. It lasted all summer allowing for perfect

Some spices in the mix as well

loamy soil and violets

31% Merlot

Hints of flint and mineral notes chime in on the finish

and wildflowers

Aged for 12 months in at least two and three year old barrels wines

velvety dark fruits and a touch of vanilla character delivered in a lush structure that is perfect to enjoy now or lay down for a few years

cherry and cedary spice

however Ribero is a much hotter place resulting in a much more robust style of wine

Dry and slightly indulgent

"coating the palate"

olives and black pepper on the nose