2021 Sarget de Gruaud Larose

Bottled in May 2023, the 2021 Sarget de Gruaud Larose has a perfumed bouquet with blackberry, raspberry and light rose petals scents, a little pastille-like in style. There’s fine delineation and more purity than other vintages of this Deuxième Vin . The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannins at the moment, though that is because of its proximity to bottling and will soften with time. It attenuates a little on the finish, but it will still give a decade's worth of drinking pleasure.

The 2021 Sarget de Gruaud Larose was raised in 15% new oak for a planned 15 months. It shows fine lift and commendable precision on a nose of blackberry and briary fruit. The palate is malleable on the entry and well balanced, displaying a touch of black pepper and gentle grip toward the finish. Considering the growing season, this Deuxième Vin deserves a round of applause. Frankly, it's not that far off the quality of the Grand Vin. (12.76% alcohol)