Du Glana 2022 (750ML)

92 JA / 91-92 JS / 89-91 WI / 90 DE

A smaller St Julien that struggles to overcome the vintage, a shame because finding these independent properties in appellations such as St Julien is the holy grail of En Primeur. Here the flavours are a little overdone, intense slab of black chocolate, coffee bean, cassis, bitter on the finish, although there is structure and plenty of tannic grip. One to watch over ageing. - Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

A medium-bodied red with ripe dark fruit and velvety, supple tannin structure. Firm finish. - James Suckling

The 2022 du Glana is deep garnet-purple in color. There are slight notes of reduction to start before it charges out with vivacious notions of black raspberries, blackcurrant cordial, and stewed plums with hints of wild fungi, damp soil, and crushed rocks. The medium-bodied palate is plush and juicy, with loads of earthy nuances and good length. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent

Juicy and supple, lively and clean, a sense of nice energy to this though there's also some toasted spice and bitter herbal elements which are distracting. Starts off well and this has nice acidity but tannins narrow the finish a little and leave some astringency. Harvest 15-29 September. Yield of 32hl/ha. Ageing 12 months in French oak, 35% new. Tasted twice. - Georgina Hindle, Decanter