Robert Parker (Feb 2012)
The finest Giscours in my professional career (I said the same thing from barrel), this dense purple wine has a stunning nose of burning embers,
Robert Parker (Jan 03)
Somewhat of a letdown when tasted side by side with the 1990, the dark garnet-colored 1989 Gruaud-Larose offers up notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, red
Robert Parker (Jun 04)
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,
Robert Parker (Apr 01)
Gruaud-Larose has fashioned an elegant, less rustic wine than previous vintages. The color is a healthy dark ruby/purple. The bouquet offers aromas of plums, black
Robert Parker (Oct 2003)
A sweet, fruity, medium-bodied, surprisingly forward effort, the deep plum/purple-colored 2002 Gruaud Larose exhibits ripe aromas revealing herbaceous as well as spice notes. There is
Robert Parker (Jun 2009)
Meaty, smoky, sweet berry and black currant characteristics intertwined with roasted herb, charcoal, new saddle leather, and bloody steak juice-like notes are found in this
Robert Parker(Feb 97)
This is an attractive wine for the vintage. The provocative nose of grilled meats, smoked herbs, olives, and earthy, truffle-scented black fruits is intense (perhaps
Robert Parker (Apr 2000)
The 1997 Gruaud Larose is a soft, fleshy effort loaded with olive and licorice-tinged, black cherry and cassis fruit. Smoky, new saddle leather notes also
Robert Parker (Jan 03)
Dark plum/garnet, with a powerful nose of licorice, roasted meats, smoke, and sweet berry and black currant flavors, this medium-bodied, relatively austere but robust and
Robert Parker
A delicious wine, this 1997 reveals plenty of herb, cedary, black currant fruit, medium body, fine concentration and stuffing, low acidity, and a soft, attractive, velvety-textured finish.
Robert Parker (Jan 2003)
Quite a surprise in a difficult vintage, a strict selection and the superb terroir of Haut Brion triumphed over a very challenging year that produced