{"product_id":"chateau-gruaud-larose-2000","title":"Chateau Gruaud Larose 2000","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2000 vintage of Chateau Gruaud Larose represents this distinguished Saint-Julien Second Growth during one of Bordeaux's most celebrated years, showcasing the estate's exceptional terroir and consistent winemaking excellence. This wine embodies the power and elegance that have made Gruaud Larose synonymous with classic Saint-Julien style and remarkable value among Bordeaux's elite properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2000 growing season was exceptional across Bordeaux, with perfect weather conditions that allowed for optimal ripening and concentration. At Gruaud Larose, the estate's extensive 84 hectares of vineyards on Saint-Julien's famous gravelly plateau provided ideal conditions for producing a wine of extraordinary depth and complexity during this legendary vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Gruaud Larose has maintained its position as one of Saint-Julien's most reliable producers through consistent management and respect for traditional winemaking methods. The estate's substantial vineyard holdings and prime terroir have allowed it to produce wines that consistently represent the classic character of Saint-Julien while offering exceptional value among the appellation's classified growths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter more than two decades of cellaring, the 2000 Gruaud Larose displays a deep ruby color with garnet highlights, showing perfect evolution. The nose reveals an attractive bouquet characteristic of mature Saint-Julien—cassis, blackberry, cedar, tobacco, and the distinctive mineral notes that speak to the estate's exceptional terroir on the gravelly plateau.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, the wine shows excellent balance and structure, with refined tannins that have reached perfect integration. The classic Saint-Julien style, powerful yet elegant, concentrated yet refined, is beautifully displayed, demonstrating the estate's consistency and the quality that has made it one of Saint-Julien's most dependable producers. The flavor profile encompasses dark fruits, cedar, tobacco, and earthy undertones, all wrapped in the estate's signature style that emphasizes both power and elegance. This vintage demonstrates why Gruaud Larose is considered one of the finest examples of traditional Saint-Julien winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest: September-October 2000 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape varieties: ~61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc \u0026amp; 3% Petit Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Chateau Gruaud Larose","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":44112340844655,"sku":"FR-2000-0000079265-750","price":209.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/8557\/4255\/files\/Chateau_Gruaud_Larose_2000_bcc9557f-f18a-450b-8123-2bb909510c31.png?v=1769432925","url":"https:\/\/vinificant.com\/products\/chateau-gruaud-larose-2000","provider":"Vinificant Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}