Sarget de Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2009 NO20230802 Crafted from a combination of

Crafted from a combination of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay (30% 2017 base

A modest dosage of around 4 g/L ensures a Brut style that balances richness and vibrancy

a deliberate choice to keep the variety's identity intact rather than bury it under stems and extraction

Spanish Sherry butts and Spanish Malaga casks

Sarget de Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2009 NO20230802 Crafted from a combination ofThe 2009 vintage in Bordeaux was one of those years that needed no excuses warm, ripe, generous and this is the second wine of Gruaud Larose, a classed growth estate in Saint Julien, from exactly that vintage. Nearly two decades on, it is doing the thing that makes aged Bordeaux worth the wait: the fruit has folded into tobacco, cocoa and savory depth, and the tannins have gone soft and easy. The blend is led by Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot,