2006 Château Gloria St. Julien Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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2006
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Tobacco, cocoa, wet earth, mushroom and thyme aromas show a wine that is developing nicely. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied, soft, fresh and offering a melange of blackberry and plums in the endnote. You can drink this now, or give it a few more years for more complexity.

Tobacco, cocoa, wet earth, mushroom and thyme aromas show a wine that is developing nicely. On the palate, the wine is medium bodied, soft, fresh and offering a melange of blackberry and plums in the endnote. You can drink this now, or give it a few more years for more complexity.

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This finesse styled wine has gotten much better over the past years. Tobacco, earth and black cherries are in the forefront, followed by soft, delicate textures and a spicy, fresh, red berry finish.

This finesse styled wine has gotten much better over the past years. Tobacco, earth and black cherries are in the forefront, followed by soft, delicate textures and a spicy, fresh, red berry finish.

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When to Drink Chateau Gloria, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Gloria can be enjoyed young, with decanting. Young vintages can be decanted for an average of 1-2 hours, give or take. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.

Chateau Gloria is usually better with at least 5-8 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau Gloria offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 8-17 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau Gloria with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau Gloria is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.

Chateau Gloria is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Gloria is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, salmon, mushrooms, and pasta as well as cheese.

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