Thread: 1996 Chateau Gruaud Larose

"Bi!!" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Opened tonight with grilled burgers 1996 Ch. Gruaud Larose. Bought on
> release. Still very dark reddish purple with slight lightning at the
> rim. Aromatic nose of fresh plums, anise and wet gravel. The wine is
> medium bodied on the palate showing black cherry, currants, exotic
> spice, and a slightly bitter herbal note (not offputting but
> interesting). Tannins were still firm but fine. Nice bottle with
> plenty of life. "B+"

Thanks for the notes. I've got a couple of bottles of this vinatge and I
was thinking of opening one soon.
Graham