Château Gloria 2013 Pauillac (75cl)

A 2013 red from Château Gloria, a Saint-Julien estate outside the 1855 classification. It is often discussed alongside its classified neighbours, and 2013 was a cooler, more difficult Bordeaux vintage, so this bottle is one for drinking now. It offers a way to try Saint-Julien character without seeking a classified label. Saint-Julien reds usually sit between Margaux's perfume and Pauillac's structure, showing cassis and cedar, while a cooler vintage such as 2013 tends towards lighter body and earlier drinkability.