By Richard Jennings
(Château Gruaud Larose) Dark red violet color; aromatic, cassis, toast, cedar nose; delicious, cassis, toast, cedar, espresso palate; needs 4 years; medium-plus finish (62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot; 18 months in oak 80% new) 93+ points1/27/2017, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 93 points