{"product_id":"chateau-gruaud-larose-saint-julien-2008-750ml-102026","title":"Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2008 - 750ml (102026)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChâteau Gruaud Larose 2008 is a second-growth Cru Classé red wine from the Saint-Julien appellation in Bordeaux, France. While 2008 was not a legendary vintage for Bordeaux, the Gruaud Larose from that year was praised by several wine critics (such as Robert Parker) as the estate's \"most refined and outstanding vintage in the last eight years.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegion: AOC Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassification: Second Growth (2ème Cru Classé) of the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Variety Ratio (approximately): 57–60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7–8% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot, and a small amount of Malbec.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol content: 13%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil and Terroir: 82 hectares of ancient Garonne gravel soil, with a subsoil of clay limestone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAging Process: Aged for 16 months in French fine-grained oak barrels (approximately 50% replaced with new barrels annually).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Deep purple with garnet red hues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAroma: Primarily blackcurrant, plum, and dark cherry, accompanied by notes of tobacco, cedar, licorice, and damp woodland earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePalmistry: Medium to full-bodied, with fine tannins and a touch of sweetness, balanced acidity, good structure, and excellent aging potential.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServing Suggestions: Recommended to decant after opening. Pairs well with red meat, game (such as venison), or aged cheeses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRatings and Drinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional Ratings: CellarTracker community average score of approximately 91, Robert Parker gave it 90, and Jancis Robinson gave it 17\/20.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent Drinking Status: Now fully in its optimal drinking window, tannins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Wine's Link Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46378829578284,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0338\/2008\/2220\/files\/2026-08-25155254_b8b99518-ed43-47e6-b13c-ce9311f1c99e.png?v=1791873067","url":"https:\/\/wines-link-store.com\/products\/chateau-gruaud-larose-saint-julien-2008-750ml-102026","provider":"Wine's Link Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}