Château Gruaud-Larose, 2ème Cru Classé, St. Julien 2001 1x75cl

87-90 Points, Stephen Tanzer, Vinous Deep ruby color. Somewhat jammy aromas of roasted black cherry, boysenberry, chocolate, leather and earth; distinct evidence of surmaturite Then dense and lush but quite dry in the mouth, with primary, slightly grapey flavors of currant and blackberry and solid underlying minerality. Comes across as a bit hard-edged today, but I suspect this chewy wine should prove to possess enough density to support its somewhat austere, toothcoating tannins.Review Date: 01 May 02