2012 Sarget de Gruaud Larose, St Julien, Bordeaux vodka which is more evident here

which is more evident here than in the neighbouring Roncière wines

it impresses me more as it opens and is approachable in its ripe fruit now

The 172eme is a Champagne of understatement and class that is very much a reflection of the base year

the palate offers sweet redcurrant fruit in abundance

Vinous (August 2013)

2012 Sarget de Gruaud Larose, St Julien, Bordeaux vodka which is more evident hereSarget de Gruaud Larose is light, perfumed and pretty on the nose, with bright red fruit and some floral hints. A touch of classic Cabernet Sauvignon graphite and lead pencil notes gives the nose a more serious deeper edge. Sleek and fresh, the palate offers sweet redcurrant fruit in abundance. This is an absolute charmer and will be pretty much ready to go straight off the boat!