2005 Chateau Gruaud-Larose, St Julien Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux, France

'The 2005 Gruaud Larose has a deep ruby/purple color, excellent concentration, and clean, pure black and red currant fruit, licorice and spice. It is medium to full-bodied, lush, and very soft and round. I’m surprised how drinkable it is already, although it is certainly capable of lasting 15 or more years.' 90 pts Robert Parker