Château Gruaud Larose
Saint-Julien
Founded in 1725 by an abbot, Father Gruaud, then handed over to his nephew Chevalier de Larose, Château Gruaud Larose fully deserves its classified great growth status in the Saint-Julien appellation.
A STORY
In few words
The estate’s 82 hectares of vines are planted on a single block atop a rise composed of Garonne gravel from the Quaternary Period, and have remained unchanged since the estate’s ranking in the 1855 classification.
After taking over Château Gruaud Larose in 1997, the Merlaut family undertook a profound restructuring of the vineyards and returned the Cabernet Sauvignon grape variety to its former glory. Restoring balance in the ecosystem is a key priority that allows the terroir to fully express itself. Biodiversity is thus a core concern and dedicated teams manage the vineyard using agronomic methods that fully respect the environment and biodynamic principles.
The estate has been organically certified since August 2022.
Château Gruaud Larose wines are renowned for their finesse and elegance, reflecting the richness of the estate’s great terroir. Château Gruaud Larose is undoubtedly the “the Wine of Kings and the King of Wines”.
At the head
The Château Manager
Nicolas SINOQUET
Managing Director
Patricia ZABALZA
Sales Director
THE CHATEAU
Key numbers
Surface
82 ha
Production
120,000 bottles
Geology
Garonne gravel from the Quaternary period deposited over 600,000 years ago
Grape Varieties
64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Ageing
18 months
New barrels: 95%
Second wine
Sarget de Gruaud Larose
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