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Chateau du Glana, Saint-Julien, 2016
56% Cabernet Sauvignon and 44% Merlot, given 12 months in oak, 40% new: suave and already approachable. "Bright crimson. Plump, ripe, purple-fruit nose. Very flattering. Easy peasy. Super-round and bright. Slight sandpaper finish."... Read More
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ColourRed
RegionBordeaux
Sub RegionSt Julien
GrowerChateau du Glana
Grape VarietyCabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
Vintage2016
ABV13.5%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeGLA116
Cabernet Sauvignon
The most prestigious red grape?
Origins
- Bordeaux region, as a natural cross of Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc (established 1997 by DNA analysis)
- Was known as Vidure or Petit-Vidure
- Spread throughout left bank of Bordeaux, supplanting white grapes
Characteristics
- Fairly easy to grow: hardy, buds...
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Chateau du Glana, Saint-Julien, 2016
56% Cabernet Sauvignon and 44% Merlot, given 12 months in oak, 40% new: suave and already approachable. "Bright crimson. Plump, ripe, purple-fruit nose. Very flattering. Easy peasy. Super-round and bright. Slight sandpaper finish." Drink 2022-2030 16.5 Jancis Robinson, jancisrobinson.com
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