From the outstanding 2005 vintage and scoring 90100 parker points the 2005 gruaud larose has a deep rubypurple 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 now 2030 this vintage wine is shipped in a deluxe silk lined wooden presentation box with four wine accessorie