2009 Goulée Médoc Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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2009
Goulée (Médoc)
Ripe, easy to like, fat, juicy, lush and round, the vanilla tinged espresso, black cherry and licorice scented wine is already serving a lot of pleasure. 4,425 Views Tasted Sep 23, 2014From a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, the wine offers licorice, cassis, blackberries and earth notes. Sweet, ripe, round and open, this fun, easy to like, affordable Bordeaux wine will drink well on release. 4,410 Views Tasted Jul 9, 2011 |
When to Drink G d'Estournel, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
G d'Estournel can be decanted for an average of 1 hour or so. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. G d'Estournel is usually better with at least 1-3 years of bottle age.
Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. G d'Estournel offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 3-10 years of age after the vintage.
Serving G d'Estournel with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
G d'Estournel is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. The wine of Chateau Goulee is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.
G d'Estournel is a perfect match with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta as well as a diverse array of hard and soft cheese.