Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, France 2022 Shades of Blue the palate retains incredible freshness

the palate retains incredible freshness and acidity but is still textured with the ripe fruit character of the local Chardonnay

along with a mineral undertone that provides a fresh and balanced finish

this is a big wine with fat decadent spicy fruit and deep lingering minerality

It is like fine

and ground pepper all define the bouquet

Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, France 2022 Shades of Blue the palate retains incredible freshnessA Second Growth of Saint Julien, now organically farmed, famed for its powerful, classically structured wines. The 2022 Gruaud Larose is deep and muscular, with blackcurrant, licorice, cedar and earth over firm, ripe tannins and a long, savory finish. Decanter 97 points.