A bottle of Chateau Gruaud Larose 2005 showing the front of the label.
A bottle of the Chateau Gruaud Larose 2005 presented in its original wooden box (OWC).
The Original Wooden Box or OWC of a bottle of Chateau Gruaud Larose 2005.
A photo of a Chateau Gruaud Larose 2005 showing the back of the bottle.

Château Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien Grand Cru Classé 2005 in Presentation Box

Cellar or drinkRed wineFrance98 points - Jane AnsonCork closure106.29%

"The Wine of Kings, the King of Wines." This legendary motto graces every bottle of Château Gruaud Larose, and the 2005 vintage truly lives up to the claim. Presented in an elegant display box, it’s a standout addition to any collection, and as a Second Growth since the 1855 Bordeaux classification, Gruaud Larose offers timeless quality and lasting value—at a more accessible price point than its First Growth neighbours.

Drink Window,2010 to 2045
Historical performance*, 106.29%
Type,Red wine
Varietals,Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Vintage,2005
ABV,13.1%
Country,France
Region,Bordeaux
Sub Region,Saint Julien
Bottle Size,750ml
Bottle Closure,Cork

*10-year performance (or since release). As at Nov 2024
Data source: WineSearcher
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$433.00

Critic reviews

What the experts say about this wine👇

Needs coaxing out of the glass, as is true with so many 2005s even at 16 years old, but straight off the first nose you get the most beautiful nuance and turmeric-strewn spice. It's exotic if subtle, with a creamy texture, grilled oak, black chocolate shavings, cassis and raspberry, all with the most beautiful sense of tiptoing through the palate, holding the line. Exceptionally well balanced, slate and smoked earth, giving signature St Julien finesse. You have really had to be patient for this wine, but it is utterly spellbinding, and starting to show its potential. Harvest September 20 to October 10. This one really does benefit from being carafed, because it keeps so much of itself hidden (I tasted it once in a carafe and once straight from the bottle). Brilliant, full of flavour. Harvest September 20 to October 11, 35% new oak. Drink 2021 – 2040.

The 2005 Gruaud Larose is medium to deep garnet-brick in color. It needs a moment of swirling to bring out fragrant notes of rosehip tea, crushed rocks, dried lavender, and red loam leading to a core of prunes, redcurrant jelly, and black truffles. The medium-bodied palate shimmers with energetic black and red berry layers supported by firm, fine-grained tannins and lovely tension, finishing long and minerally. Drink 2024 – 2042.

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. Im surprised how drinkable it is already, although it is certainly capable of lasting 15 or more years. Drink 2015 – 2030.