{"product_id":"chateau-gruaud-la-rose-2015-75cl","title":"Chateau Gruaud Larose 2015 75cl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Gruaud Larose 2015 is a Saint-Julien red wine, classified as a 2nd Grand Cru Classé, combining fine tannins and aromatic richness with precise aging in new oak barrels.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir and vineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArea: 82 hectares, the majority planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (approximately 61%), Merlot (29%), Cabernet Franc (7%), and Petit Verdot (3%)\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Deep Garonne gravels dating from the Early Quaternary, promoting optimal drainage\u003cbr\u003eAverage vineyard age: 46 years\u003cbr\u003eDensity: between 8,500 and 10,000 vines per hectare\u003cbr\u003eAgriculture: integrated management with mechanical tillage, organic fertilization, and the application of organic and biodynamic farming principles. Supported by a weather station for phytosanitary protection, with practices such as leaf thinning, green harvesting, and shoot thinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015 vintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClimate: Dry winter with low temperatures, spring marked by heavy rainfall in early May but conditions favorable for a perfect flowering. Hot and dry summer in July, cooler August with rainy spells, manual harvesting at optimal ripeness thanks to perfect vine health.\u003cbr\u003eHarvest dates: between September 21 and October 2 depending on the grape variety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReception of the harvest with double rigorous sorting on a conveyor belt\u003cbr\u003eFermentation: 50% in concrete vats, 50% in temperature-controlled wooden vats, temperatures controlled between 24°C and 29°C\u003cbr\u003eMaceration for 20 to 30 days with post-fermentation lees stirring\u003cbr\u003eMalolactic fermentation co-inoculated with alcoholic fermentation\u003cbr\u003eVertical pressing with selection of free-run wines\u003cbr\u003eAging for 18 to 24 months in French oak barrels, 80% new, 20% one to two years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensory profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppearance: bright and clear ruby\u003cbr\u003eNose: complex, combining spicy notes with red and black fruits\u003cbr\u003ePalate: direct start, powerful and fleshy tannins, full-bodied and ample\u003cbr\u003eFinish: long and spicy, with nuances of cocoa and sweet spices\u003cbr\u003eRecommended drinking window: between 2022 and 2028\u003cbr\u003eIdeal serving temperature: 17-18°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction and classification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol level: approximately 12.5 to 13%\u003cbr\u003eFormat: 75cl bottle\u003cbr\u003eClassification: 2nd Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Julien according to the official 1855 classification\u003cbr\u003eProduction: approximately 160,000 bottles for the 2015 vintage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood and wine pairings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePairs perfectly with grilled or sauced red meat dishes, such as leg of lamb with caramelized onions or onion tart.\u003cbr\u003eThis technical sheet reflects a precise and rigorous approach from the vineyard to bottling, highlighting both the prestigious terroir of Saint-Julien and the exceptional quality of the 2015 vintage of Château Gruaud Larose.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"L.d. Vins","offers":[{"title":"75 CL \/ Without","offer_id":42507567202409,"sku":"GRUAUD05|SANS|75 CL","price":7025.0,"currency_code":"MUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/7026\/5705\/files\/ChateauGraudLarose2015.png?v=1756188910","url":"https:\/\/seaboxxonline.mu\/en\/products\/chateau-gruaud-la-rose-2015-75cl","provider":"SEABOXXONLINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}