Château Gruaud-Larose--Vintage 1985
Saint-Julien, 2me cru classé
In original wooden cases, damaged in lot 972. Slightly creased labels. Levels top-shoulder or better
Tasting note: Ever-dependable and at its superb best in '85. Deep, dark cherry and garnet, perfect gradation to mature rim; fully evolved, with Gruaud's cedary fruit, and a whiff of singed heather; sweet, fleshy, delicious. Last tasted Aug 2004 ****(*) M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Château Gruaud-Larose--Vintage 1985
Saint-Julien, 2me cru classé
In original wooden cases, damaged in lot 972. Slightly creased labels. Levels top-shoulder or better
Tasting note: Ever-dependable and at its superb best in '85. Deep, dark cherry and garnet, perfect gradation to mature rim; fully evolved, with Gruaud's cedary fruit, and a whiff of singed heather; sweet, fleshy, delicious. Last tasted Aug 2004 ****(*) M.B.
12 bottles per lot