86POINTS
15½/20
Glen Carlou Grand Classique 2009
Paarl, Coastal Region, South AfricaTobacco leaf, olive brine, hot earth, meaty, cassis, cedar, saddle leather aromas. Round, full, warm but somewhat tart with some light tannin. Smoky, meaty, earthy, balsamic, liquorice, medicinal, soy, shoe leather and cassis flavours. Very warm, somewhat rubbery and tart finish. Grand Classique is Bordeaux blend of mostly cabernet sauvignon (41) and merlot (40) with smaller amounts petit verdot, malbec and cabernet franc.Tasted: 11 February 2013Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $21.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
AB | $19.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
MB | $20.00 | 750ml | |
NS | $21.00 | 750ml | |
QC | $19.00 | 750ml |
Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon - Petit Verdot - Malbec - Merlot - Cabernet FrancCSPC: 153882UPC: 0600427000047