Château Gruaud Larose

Our visit to Château Gruaud Larose was a fascinating blend of tradition, innovation, and panoramic beauty, guided by the very knowledgeable Lucie, whose passion for the estate was truly infectious. One of the highlights was climbing the iconic tower that overlooks the property, offering breathtaking views of the vineyards and a unique perspective on the grandeur of Saint-Julien. Lucie also introduced us to the estate’s anti-hail cannon—a surprising and impressive piece of technology that reflects their commitment to protecting the vines and preserving quality. The wines were superb, rich with depth and elegance, and the entire experience felt both enlightening and unforgettable.

Outstanding tour and wine tasting experience at this beautiful and historic château, where some of the oldest Bordeaux vines come together perfectly with an elegant, modern aesthetic! The grounds were gorgeous, our guide was extremely knowledgeable, and their wines were excellent, especially when paired with the local chocolate made specifically for each wine. We especially loved the outdoor elevator where you can see the vineyards and general area (see first photo). I highly recommend Chateau Gruaud Larose, and can’t wait to visit again when in Medoc.

We could not recommend the tour more. A beautiful winery with so much history. The wines are stunning and in my opinion Sarget (their second wine) is the best second wine I have ever tried. The tasting was great and paired with beautiful chocolates. Stephanie, our host, was fantastic. Great English, very knowledgeable and friendly. All in all a big thank you and you now have some more loyal customers.

A beautiful chateau and we had our wine tasting session. This chateau combines technologies and traditions in making two labels to suit different commercial markets. Highly recommend to make appointment for your visitation as summer is normally very packed with groups

A very modern winery with beautiful modernized facility. Take a ride up into the tower to see a beautiful 360 degree view of the area including the village. The space is impeccable and the wine exceptional. We enjoyed the tour and tasting.

This is the one of the must see places. Very nice estate with tidy garden. Observation tower provides excellent overview of the surroundings. What is missed is you are not invited to the main building also would be nice to have deeper dive into the wine (rather than technology) itself. In any case if you have time definitely consider stopping by.

Really lovely winery and grounds with outstanding wines. Interesting tower you can climb to see the landscape. Excellent tour, wonderful hosts.

Unquestionably one of the finest chateau in Bordeaux. The visionary owners have installed an incredible viewing tower solely to give visitors a massive perspective of the valley. The tour was eye opening and it is not every day you see wine bottles in 1815, the battle of Waterloo, as I pointed out! A real treat and a unique experience, topped off with tasting the very best wines. Highly recommended.