Château du Glana St. Julien 2005
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A great early drinking, delightful, traditional St. Julien that earned 4 stars from Decanter Magazine.
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Release Notes:
At Glana, the crop matured extremely early with low yields (42 hl/hA). The juice was quite sweet and acidity was low, but sufficient. A few showers in early September gave rise to the fear that rot might set in, but the arrival of dry, hot weather dissipated any anxiety, and the fruit was superbly ripe and healthy. Like most Medoc wines, Glana's 2003 is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (67%) rounded out with Merlot (27%) and Cabernet Franc (6%). A great early drinking, delightful, traditional St. Julien that earned 4 stars from Decanter Magazine.
Tasting Notes:
This is a bright ruby red wine with a bold aromas of cedar, aged black fruits and exotic spices. A traditional Bordeaux with attractive dark fruit (blackberry, cassis & plum) and spice flavors on the palate and a beautiful finish of integrated tannins and well-seasoned oak. A delicious Bordeaux. Drink now to 2013 with roasts, grilled sausages, lamb, and soft cheeses.
Winery:
Château du Glana is literally across the street from the legendary St Julien Châteaux Ducru Beaucaillou, Beychevelle and Léoville-Barton. As one of the few Cru Bourgeois Supérieur in this small commune,... Read more
Region:
There is very little bad wine in Saint-Julien, the smallest of the famous Médoc communes. Despite the absence of a Premiers Cru property like neighboring Pauillac and Margaux, St. Julien is... Read more
