Gruaud Larose 2017 has been released at €51.75 per bottle ex-negociant, down 2% on the 2016 release of €52.75. It is being offered by the international trade at £615 per 12×75, 1.6% decrease on the 2016 release of £625 per case.
Overall, critics have been positive in their reviews of Gruaud Larose 2017. Neal Martin (Vinous) scored the wine 90-92 points. In his tasting note he described the wine as “an unpretentious but pretty Gruaud Larose that is benefitted by what is clearly a prudent extraction”. James Suckling awarded a slightly higher barrel range of 92-93 points. He commented that the wine was “a firm and silk young red with an attractive centre palate of fruit and hints of cedar”.
Today’s release is entering the market above a number of recent vintages. Buyers looking for value may prefer the higher scored 2014 which is available at a 19% discount.
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