TN: '94 Chateau Gruad Larose

[Van The Man]

1994 Chateau Gruad-Larose; St. Julien, Bordeaux, 2nd Growth - $39.95

Nice, typical color. Attractive bouquet with classic pencil shavings, black cherry and plenty of earthiness. On the palate, nice splash up front with plenty of fruit promised on the nose in addition to some black tea. Short through the middle but a nice finish, maybe a bit hollow. Missing the depth I would have expected. Well structured but lacking the stuffing which would make this a long term wine in my opinion.