Château Gruaud Larose

Château Gruaud Larose is a historic estate located in the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux's Left Bank. Established in 1725, the property was classified as a Second Growth (2ème Cru Classé) in the landmark 1855 Bordeaux Classification. The estate is renowned for its unique terroir, consisting of an 82-hectare single contiguous block of deep Garonne gravel over clay-limestone subsoils. Owned by the Merlaut family since 1997, the château maintains a traditional approach to viticulture and winemaking, emphasizing the natural expression of its gravelly soils. The 2005 vintage represents a classic expression of this prestigious estate, capturing the power and longevity for which Saint-Julien is celebrated.