Sarget de Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2009 NO20230802 A pristine expression of Chardonnay

A pristine expression of Chardonnay elegance from Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs

Horseshoe gives aromatic lift over crushed rock and a tension that rewards cellaring

a deliberate choice to keep the variety's identity intact rather than bury it under stems and extraction

which is known for remarkably soft water that requires expert skill to use in sake production

The Reinisch brothers' fourth-generation estate demonstrates Austrian Pinot Noir's quiet sophistication

Sarget de Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2009 NO20230802 A pristine expression of ChardonnayThe 2009 vintage in Bordeaux was one of those years that needed no excuses warm, ripe, generous and this is the second wine of Gruaud Larose, a classed growth estate in Saint Julien, from exactly that vintage. Nearly two decades on, it is doing the thing that makes aged Bordeaux worth the wait: the fruit has folded into tobacco, cocoa and savory depth, and the tannins have gone soft and easy. The blend is led by Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot,