Chinese five spice

finishing very long and achingly stunning

This bottle is in a 150 cl magnum format

plus hints of underbrush and bouquet garni

This liquid is simply alive in the mouth

Château Gruaud Larose 2emé Cru Classé, Saint-Julien, 2020, 600cl Efterårssmagning Chinese five spiceA serious, more obviously structured effort than the suave 2019, the 2020 Gruaud Larose opens in the glass with aromas of blackcurrants and blackberries mingled with subtle hints of burning embers, pencil shavings and violets framed by a deft touch of classy new oak. Medium to full bodied, deep and concentrated, with rich, powdery tannins and vibrant fruit flavors, it concludes with an impressively penetrating finish. However, it appears likely to