78 Gruaud Larose

1978 Château Gruaud Larose;
Ruby, thin orange rim, B level fill, some sediments. Fresh blackcurrants, cool fruit, some green paprika, very fresh and youthfull, some earth and hung game with air, but even so, it feels even fresher somehow, tobacco. Refreshing acidity, ripe tannins, great balance, cigars, good fruit, tannins still grips, long finish. 88