2003 Château Gruaud Larose

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80 Points

Tuesday, May 3, 2011 - I can't be reminded enough that the drinking experience says as much about the person as the wine. Anyhow, this bottle was consumed over two nights after a long and pleasant holiday abroad before a reluctant return to work. I'll take the liberty of accusing the wine of a certain grumpy, surliness. We just could not make friends. It smelt of nothing much--mere hints at something lifted and perfumed. I couldn't even accuse it of suffering the 03 bake or pruney character. The colour okay, but the palate smudgy and dry with weight and presence but no definition. A great lump!

A few bottles left so maybe we'll get along better next time...

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