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Château Gruaud-Larose 1978 5144129
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#Château Gruaud-Larose 1978
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Closing
12 May 2025
Bottle Details
From the Bordeaux left-bank appellation of Saint-Julien, Château Gruaud-Larose is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Médoc.
The wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured for 16-18 months in oak barrels. New oak use has increased from around 30% in the 1990s to around 90% in the 2000s.
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Vintage
1978
ABV
None Stated
Type
Red Wine
Size
75cl
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Château Gruaud-Larose
Château Gruaud-Larose is a wine estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of the Médoc region in Bordeaux, France. Its origins date back to 1725 and the knight Joseph Stanislas Gruaud.
Location
33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, Bordeaux
Owner
Jacques Merlaut
Geography
France
France is widely recognized as one of the world's premier wine-producing countries, renowned for its diverse range of wine styles and regions, including Champagne, Bordeaux, and Burgundy.
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