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International Wine Cellar
Author: Stephen Tanzer
Issue: Issue 114
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($37-$42) Red-ruby. Exotic aromas of raspberry, leather and smoked meat. Juicy and tightly wound, with slightly roasted flavors of currant and leather. The leathery note continues on the aftertaste.
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Wine Advocate
Author: Robert Parker
Issue: 153
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Surprisingly accessible as well as supple, this 2001 St.-Julien reveals a deep plum/purple color along with a rich bouquet of smoke, roasted vegetables, black currants, plums, licorice, and Asian spices. Velvety-textured and medium-bodied, with loads of fruit, and a plump, expansive, plush texture, this is an atypically forward Gruaud Larose to drink now and over the next 12-14 years.
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Wine Spectator
Author: James Suckling
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This shows a rich and dense nose of blackberry, coffee and smoke. Full-bodied, with soft and round tannins and a long, smoky finish. Very fresh and velvety. GL is really doing excellent things these days, even in less-than-easy vintages. Best after 2008. 2,455 cases made.
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