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A company engaged in the importation, distribution and retailing of fine wines, premium foods and exclusive accessories. Operations are handled through the hub in Makati City where you can find a premium shop with Spanish restaurant and wine bar integrated. Txanton is considered the first jamoneria in the Philippines and it’s the ideal venue to immerse in learning about jamón iberico.
Winery: Château Gruaud-Larose
Country / Region: France / Bordeaux, Saint-Julien
Date Winery was established: 1778
Alcohol / Volume: 13% / 750mL
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Malbec
First Vintage Released: 1825
Ratings: 91pts Wine Spectator / 92pts CellarTracker / 94pts Wine Enthusiast
Decanting Time: 1 hour and a half will be safe for this wine to evolve pretty well on your glasses. Serve on a 16-18°C temperature.
Good to know: Château Gruaud Larose is a wine estate in the Saint-Julien appellation of the Médoc, ranked as a second growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification. It is widely regarded as a classic Saint-Julien wine, and is known for its sensible pricing.
The property was formed from three merged estates in 1757 by Joseph Gruaud. He left the property to a Monsieur de Larose in 1771. From 1865, the property was split into separate estates as a result of inheritance, but was reunited in 1935. It was bought by the current owners, the Merlaut family, in 1997. Their Groupe Taillan owns numerous other Bordeaux properties, including Haut-Bages Libéral in Pauillac, Chasse-Spleen in Moulis, and a share in Osoyoos Larose in Canada.
The 2005 Gruaud Larose had a great taste with flavors of black currant, cedar and herbs with acidity that is fresh and juicy. Quite a rich structure with dense tannins that balances out the whole wine. Easily one of the best harvest for Gruaud Larose the past 30 years.