Winery Story
Château Gruaud Larose
Once a sleeping giant of Saint-Julien, Château Gruaud Larose has undergone a thrilling renaissance—emerging from decades of underachievement to reclaim its place among Bordeaux’s elite with a bold new era of precision, purity, and power.
Metamorphosis
Possessing some of the most coveted terroir in the Médoc, Château Gruaud Larose had not lived up to its potential for many years. It’s come to be known as a sturdy work-horse claret of rugged design, with some vintages verging on the skeletal and rustic (Bretty) side. What the Gruaud and Larose families started as...
Winery Information
Region: France, Bordeaux, Saint-Julien
Address: 33250 Saint-Julien-Beychevelle
Open for Tastings: Yes
Major Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Vineyard Size: 203 acres
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: No
Vineyard Sustainability: Certified Organic
Year Established: 1725
Owner: The Merlaut Family (Taillon Group)
Winemaker: Virginie Sallette
Website: https://www.gruaud-larose.com
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Published: April 2025