Red wine
Château Gloria, Cru Bourgeois 2009
RRP £53.05
The only cru bourgeois to make it into my top picks, this represents excellent value. On the nose, sober and understated, with mandarin top notes lending a beguiling freshness. Then in the mouth, the wine is radiant, luxuriant, and vivacious while all the while somehow maintaining its restraint and poise. Delectable.
Score
Wine Details
Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon (61%), Merlot (27%), Cabernet Franc (6%), Petit Verdot
Alcohol
13%
Bottle size
75cl
Drink dates
2019 - 2029
Origin
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-region
Médoc & Haut Médoc
Area
Saint-Julien AOP
Tasting Information
Name of Tasting
Bordeaux 2009
Type of Tasting
Tasting feature
Blind
No
Tasted by
Ella Lister
UK Stockist
Vinatis
Friarwood Fine Wines
Global Stockist
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