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

A modest dosage of around 4 g/L ensures a Brut style that balances richness and vibrancy

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

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

The Gravenstein cider was aged sur lie in older American oak barrels for 6 months before being racked

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,