Gruaud Larose 1961 3.0L (Corroded Capsule) Size:3.0L but has decades in front

but has decades in front of it

finishing very young

mostly Darnajou barrels with a sprinkling of Taransaud

"Here the fantastic nose closely resembles that of the Amoureuses except that the wood is more completely integrated

this is a sumptuous wine that should age well for 50-60 years

Gruaud Larose 1961 3.0L (Corroded Capsule) Size:3.0L but has decades in front"The 1961 Gruaud Larose from bottle curiously shows better than a magnum that was poured around the same time elsewhere. There is more flamboyance on the nose, a mixture of red black fruit, pressed flowers and a sprig of mint. The palate is sorbet fresh on the entry with a fine bead of acidity. There is something almost sanguineous about this Gruaud Larose with a vibrant, perfectly balanced and structured finish that is pure class. Funny how this