Château Gruaud Larose 2024


Red
2024

SAINT-JULIEN
GRAND CRU CLASSÉ EN 1855
JEAN MERLAUT
 

Varietal blend
81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc

Alcohol by volume
12,5°

Quantity produced

NC


Size of the vineyard 

82 ha 


Average age of vines

49 years old


Grape varieties
 64% Cabernet Sauvignon 
30% Merlot
4% Cabernet Franc 
 2% Petit Verdot
 

Soil type

Garonne gravel from the first quaternary, settled more than 600 000 years ago


Vineyard skills

The vineyard is managed by using respectful Agronomic methods of the environment. Its production has been certified as an organic farming since August 2022 and the main Biodynamic principles have been implemented.


Yields in hls/ha (Grand Vin)
30 hls/ha

Vinification
Slot by slot and intra-parcel selection. Harvested by hand with four levels of sorting (including one using an optical system). Vinification in 50hl to 130hl truncated wooden vats. 
Maturing / Ageing 18 months in French, fine grain, oak barrels (95% new)

Owner's words
NC