2001 Chateau Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classe

From: Bordeaux, France Varietals: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot Taste and Critical Acclaim: "What a perfumed, elegant, structured wine, with all the elements of fruit, wood, tannins just in the right place. It shows great tannins, powerful black, and red berry fruits, denseness, and a classic, fresh aftertaste." –Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast,  94 points (December 2007)"A dense and decadent wine with chocolate, currant, and licorice aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, firm tannins, and a fresh finish. A beautiful wine now. It shows the finesse and class of an aged Bordeaux." –James Suckling, 93 points (October 2016)"This shows a rich and dense nose of blackberry, coffee, and smoke. Full-bodied, with soft and round tannins and a long, smoky finish. Very fresh and velvety. GL is really doing excellent things these days, even in less-than-easy vintages." –Wine Spectator, 92 points (March 2004)"Ruby with a pale rim. Rich, ripe nose offers red che