1995 Château Gruaud Larose, St Julien, Bordeaux World Cup 2026 More reserved and backward than

More reserved and backward than bottles from my cellar

This is a lovely Volnay wine that should offer up to a decade of development potential

This is not a blockbuster but it is exceptionally fine

The palate delivers waves of vanilla

A little tobacco dances across the finish

1995 Château Gruaud Larose, St Julien, Bordeaux World Cup 2026 More reserved and backward thanThe 1995 Chteau Gruaud Larose has a complex nose with intense aromas of ripe black cherry, graphite and dark chocolate mixed with leather and smoke. Layers of soft berry fruit and damp grass unfold on the palate, leading into fresh tobacco. The palate is supple, with juicy acidity and elegant, fine tannings playing a supporting role. This would be a perfect match with hard cheeses or game meats. Barbara Drew MW, Content Officer, Berry Bros. & Rudd