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Château Gruaud-Larose

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Château Gruaud Larose is a wine estate located in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle in the Gironde department, in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Its exceptional architecture has earned it the status of historical monument since 2012. Its wine, only red, belongs to the AOC Saint Julien and is classified second great growth in the classification of 1855. Château Gruaud-Larose has belonged to the Merlaut family since 1997. Find out more
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The History of Chateau Gruaud-Larose



Château Gruaud-Larose was founded in 1725 by Abbé Joseph Stanislas Gruaud. It has since known several owners, but only four families have succeeded each other. After the Gruaud-Larose, came the Balguerie family, then the Sarget family, the Cordier family and finally, the Merlaut family. This attachment to family, heritage and inheritance is also passed on among the staff of the castle, as many employees work there from father to son and mother to daughter.

The terroir of Château Gruaud-Larose



The vineyard of Château Gruaud-Larose covers 82 hectares, dedicated solely to red wine. The grape variety is 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. The average age of the vines is 45 years and the winery produces an average of 350,000 bottles per year. The terroir consists of clay, sand and pebbles forgotten by the river.

The subsoil is composed of red, yellow or blue clay that rests on sand and rolled pebbles, inherited from the Pyrenean diluvium. The soil remains light, thanks to the gravel which prevents the earth from becoming too compact and suffocating.The vines benefit from the microclimate of the Médoc, particularly conducive to the expression of the vine. The warm and dry summer period allows the fruit to begin to take on color, to finish this veraison with a perfect maturation, when the time comes to harvest. The abundant rainfall the rest of the year is perfect for the vines.

The exploitation of the vineyard of Château Gruaud-Larose is carried out in reasoned fight for the work of the grounds and the organic fertilization. The harvest is manual, the sorting of the grapes is done on a conveyor belt in the vineyard and double sorting during the reception of the grapes. The vineyard is managed with agronomic methods respectful of the environment, with the establishment of hedges, grassing and grazing of sheep.

The wines of Château Gruaud-Larose


Chateau Gruaud-Larose Second Grand Cru Classé


Chateau Gruaud-Larose Second Grand Cru Classé wears a color so dark that one might think it was black. The nose is powerful, imbued with red fruits. The mouth is fat, full and rich. The tannins are quite present, but their finesse makes them very enjoyable. This is one for keeping, even long keeping, which softens with age.

Sarget Gruaud-Larose


Composed of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, the Sarget Gruaud-Larose red wine is a fine, generous and perfectly balanced Saint Julien. This second wine of Château Gruaud-Larose can be enjoyed younger than its elder brother, as it reaches maturity earlier. It is nevertheless a wine to keep for its lovers. Powerful and ample, it is a wine rather fat and rich in fruits.
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