3 from Gruaud Larose, back to 2005

2012 Sarget de Gruaud Larose 

Ruby. Scented, blackberries, cassis, starting figs, fruit forward nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blackberries, dark fruits, anise, liquorice, long if narrower finish. 90

 

2014 Château Gruaud Larose

Ruby. Cassis, blackberries, dark fruits, anise, spices, liquorice, some herbs notes nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, blackberries, dark fruits, nuanced, juicy, long finish. Vanilla and starting dates notes. 93

 

2005 Château Gruaud Larose

Ruby. Cassis, blueberries, dark fruits, anise, liquorice, fruit forward, minty notes, some iron notes nose.Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, cassis, figs, plums, dark fruits, nuanced and detailed, firm, tight and long. 95