2015 Goulée Médoc Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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2015
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This is showing really well today. The ripe black cherries, cocoa, licorice and smoke on the nose and palate coupled with round, soft, polished textures hits the spot. If you are seeking a forward, delicious wine for drinking over the near term, this is a nice choice and it sells for peanuts.

This is showing really well today. The ripe black cherries, cocoa, licorice and smoke on the nose and palate coupled with round, soft, polished textures hits the spot. If you are seeking a forward, delicious wine for drinking over the near term, this is a nice choice and it sells for peanuts.

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Forward, medium bodied, early drinking Merlot based wine, with round, textures and an open, red plum and cherry profile.

Forward, medium bodied, early drinking Merlot based wine, with round, textures and an open, red plum and cherry profile.

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An earthy style of Goulee by Cos, with a forward, discreet, medium bodied, bright, fresh, dark, red berry character. Produced from a blend of 77% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc. The wine reached 12.5% ABV. 87 - 89 Pts

An earthy style of Goulee by Cos, with a forward, discreet, medium bodied, bright, fresh, dark, red berry character. Produced from a blend of 77% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc. The wine reached 12.5% ABV. 87 - 89 Pts

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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.

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