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| Name | Chateau Gruaud-Larose |
| Vintage | - |
| Country | France |
Region: St.Julien
Average annual production: Approximate 25,000 cases
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 57%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Petit Verdot 3% and Malbec 2%
Area under vine: 82 Hectares
Ageing: 18 months History: In 1757, Mr. Gruaud grouped a number of small vineyards together to form one large one, under his name. Eventually a descendant of the first owner took over the property. His name was Larose, and he immediately linked his name to the estate, bought by Mr. Desire Cordier in 1915. Managed under the direction of Mr. Georges Pauly, the highly respected director of Domaines Cordier, Gruaud Larose is one of St. Julien's most popular wines. Its large production has a quality that is consistently very high. One of the most continuously successful wines produced in Bordeaux, regardless of vintage.
-Information extracted from: http://www.cellarnotes.net/chateau_gruaud_larose.htm
Average annual production: Approximate 25,000 cases
Grape Varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon 57%, Merlot 30%, Cabernet Franc 8%, Petit Verdot 3% and Malbec 2%
Area under vine: 82 Hectares
Ageing: 18 months History: In 1757, Mr. Gruaud grouped a number of small vineyards together to form one large one, under his name. Eventually a descendant of the first owner took over the property. His name was Larose, and he immediately linked his name to the estate, bought by Mr. Desire Cordier in 1915. Managed under the direction of Mr. Georges Pauly, the highly respected director of Domaines Cordier, Gruaud Larose is one of St. Julien's most popular wines. Its large production has a quality that is consistently very high. One of the most continuously successful wines produced in Bordeaux, regardless of vintage.
-Information extracted from: http://www.cellarnotes.net/chateau_gruaud_larose.htm