2ème Cru Classé AOC - Château Gruaud-Larose

The 2ème Cru Classé from Château Gruaud-Larose from Bordeaux presents a dense, purple-red color in the swirled glass. At the rims, this French red also shows a transition to garnet red. When the glass is swirled, this red wine reveals great density and richness, which shows in the church windows on the glass wall. The aromatics of this red wine from Bordeaux are defined by hints of various red and black berries and dark fruits such as black cherries and plums. Château Gruaud-Larose 2ème Cru Classé presents itself to the wine lover as wonderfully dry. This red wine never appears coarse or austere, as one might expect in the icon-wine segment. The finish of this matured red wine from the Bordeaux region ultimately delights with a beautiful length.

Vinification of the 2ème Cru Classé from Château Gruaud-Larose

The starting point for the first-class and wonderfully powerful 2ème Cru Classé cuvée from Château Gruaud-Larose is Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes. The 2ème Cru Classé is an Old World wine through and through, as this Frenchman exudes an exceptional European charm that clearly underscores the success of wines from the Old World. After the harvest, the grapes are brought to the winery as quickly as possible. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small oak barrels at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the powerful 2ème Cru Classé is matured for several months in oak barrels.

Food recommendation for Château Gruaud-Larose 2ème Cru Classé

This red wine from France pairs perfectly with a whole range of great dishes, but is also a pleasure enjoyed on its own.

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