Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, France 2008 Manzanilla Sanlucar de Barrameda Hats off to the team

Hats off to the team of Christian Moueix and director Tod Mostero

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir

45% is cabernet sauvignon and the remaining 10% (which is not stated on the label) is merlot to "give the blend softness" says winemaker Mariano di Paola

This is a very elegant wine with the right extraction

this wine is considered to be on the sweeter side of the Riesling spectrum

Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, France 2008 Manzanilla Sanlucar de Barrameda Hats off to the teamSo much sweet tobacco and currant character with some earth on the nose. Full body, firm and chewy tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Closed and complex still, but a typically beautiful Bordeaux. 94 Pts James Suckling