Some value to be found here in Bordeaux.
We have 2 cases (12x75cl) available of Chateau Gruaud Larose 2eme Cru Classe, Saint-Julien 2021 on the site @ $2,027/case (168.92/bottle).
The next cheapest retailer is $210/bottle. So this is a great 20% saving on the per bottle cost!
About the Wine:
Classification: 2ème Cru Classé, 1855
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon dominant with Merlot and Cabernet Franc
Vineyard: 92 hectares, single block; deep Garonne gravel soils
Farming: Organic conversion since 2019; biodiversity-focused viticulture
Winemaking: Gentle macerations at low temperatures; precision sorting of press wine lots
Alcohol: 12.5% ABV
94-95+ Points William Kelley, The Wine Advocate
“The 2021 Gruaud Larose is very impressive, exhibiting deep aromas of wild berries, cherries and cassis mingled with hints of licorice, violets and cigar wrapper. Medium to full-bodied, deep and concentrated, it’s impressively rich and layered, with lively acids and ripe tannins, it concludes with a pure and penetrating finish. Classically balanced and intensely flavored, it’s an elegant, beautifully made wine that is well worth seeking out. Three beautiful parcels of recently planted Cabernet Sauvignon, situated on deep gravel ideally adapted to this variety but hitherto planted with Merlot, make a contribution to the blend this year; but that’s only one of the factors that explain why Gruaud has produced a 2021 that looks set to rival or surpass even recent and more propitious vintages such as 2018. The blend is fully 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, complemented by 12% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc, and it checks in at 12.5% alcohol. Congratulations are in order for technical director Virginie Sallette and the entire team at Gruaud Larose! Tasted twice.”
Why it matters:
In a year where ripeness was hard-won, Gruaud Larose has delivered a wine of balance, restraint, and sophistication. This is not the burly Gruaud of old, nor the underwhelming wines of the late ’90s and early 2000s. It is, as William Kelley notes, the sign of an estate on the cusp of a new golden era.
For collectors and drinkers seeking Left Bank Bordeaux that speaks fluently of its place—without excessive weight—this is a château to watch closely.
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Arrival September 2025 – as always climatically controlled and fully insured. (Expedited air freight available on request)
Prices are inclusive of all Australian taxes and duties. Any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.
Best,
Guy