Gloria St Julien 1999

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Gloria
Label Name:
 
St Julien
Vintage:
 
1999
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 86; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 93 (listed by merchants/auctions); WineDecider average 89; Wine Spectator ~88 (various merchants/archives)

Tasting Note
Evolved Saint-Julien: blackcurrant and dried plum with cedar, tobacco, leather and forest floor. Softening tannins, medium–full body, savory cocoa and spice notes, and a long, earthy finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, aged beef, duck confit, mushroom risotto, hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), braised beef noodle dishes, rich miso-glazed dishes.

Production Method
Traditional Bordeaux methods: hand-harvested, fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, extended maceration, aged 12–18 months in French oak barrels (portion new), blended and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Founded and assembled by Henri Martin mid-20th century from parcels of classed growths; now part of Domaines Henri Martin / Triaud family. Also produces a second wine, Château Peymartin.