Gruaud Larose - 2010 (750ml) Cotes de Blaye up the social scale

up the social scale

What is remarkable is that these wines are all significantly lower in alcohol than the Zinfandels or even the Cabernet Sauvignons

it's a single Grande Champagne eau-de-vie that has been aged for arguably the maximum amount of time that still benefits the liquid inside

Aroma: Smoked agave

The answer is layering

Gruaud Larose - 2010 (750ml) Cotes de Blaye up the social scale93 points Robert Parker Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Gruaud Larose delivers notes of warm cassis, blackberry compote and boysenberries with nuances of new leather, unsmoked cigars and bay leaves plus a medicinal waft. Medium to full bodied, the palate is filled with generous black fruit preserves, sparked by herbal and earthy hints and supported with a firm, grainy texture, finishing with gorgeous freshness. Lisa Perrotti Brown Published: Mar 05, 2020