Sarget de Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2009 NO20230802 These old school sparklers like

These old school sparklers like go back centuries and pre-date Champagne

which is known for remarkably soft water that requires expert skill to use in sake production

Crafted from a combination of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay (30% 2017 base

with tannins that are tightly woven rather than aggressive and acidity that keeps the whole thing on its feet

The Gravenstein cider was aged sur lie in older American oak barrels for 6 months before being racked

Sarget de Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien 2009 NO20230802 These old school sparklers likeThe 2009 vintage in Bordeaux was one of those years that needed no excuses warm, ripe, generous and this is the second wine of Gruaud Larose, a classed growth estate in Saint Julien, from exactly that vintage. Nearly two decades on, it is doing the thing that makes aged Bordeaux worth the wait: the fruit has folded into tobacco, cocoa and savory depth, and the tannins have gone soft and easy. The blend is led by Cabernet Sauvignon, with Merlot,