2003 Goulée

JancisRobinson.com

• By Jancis Robinson, MW
  10/1/2010, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)

  (Goulée Médoc Red) Subscribe to see review text.

• By Jancis Robinson, MW
  4/7/2005, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)

  (Goulée Médoc Red) Subscribe to see review text.

• By Stephen Tanzer
  May/June 2004, IWC Issue #114, (See more on Vinous...)

  (Goulee Medoc) Login and sign up and see review text.

RJonWine.com

• By Richard Jennings
  12/25/2011, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 91 points

  (Goulée) Opaque red violet color; tart currant, light pepper nose; tasty, rich but balanced, tart currant, tart plum palate; medium-plus finish 91+ points

• By Richard Jennings
  12/13/2009, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 91 points

  (Goulée) Black red violet color; roasted coffee, plum, berry nose; ripe plum, black fruit, cassis, coffee palate; medium finish

Garagiste

• By Jon Rimmerman
  6/7/2007, (See more on Garagiste...)

  (Ch. Goulee) 2003 Medoc Bargain Dear Friends, ...and now the other side of the River Gironde. The center of quality with 2003 Bordeaux was a slice of land that began in the northern Medoc and made its way south into Margaux. Chateau Goulee, in the far northern Medoc, is a property I had to see for myself before believing the incredible level of insider-banter surrounding it. As far as Bordeaux goes (which can be staid and stuck in its ways) this is downright hip. In 2003, Goulee was the beneficiary of the weather and conditions that favored Montrose, Calon-Segur and its sister property, Cos d’Estournel. If anyone needs further evidence as to the effect Jean Guillaume Prats has had on the Cos d’Estournel family (of which Goulee was a proud new member with the 2003 vintage), just open a bottle of this wine, which is more a precursor of things to come than downright great on its own. From some of Bordeaux’s most northerly and unique vines, basically within the mouth of the Gironde, the cooling influence of the Atlantic could be too much in a typical vintage but in 2003 (and again in 2005) - watch out. If the trend is toward vintages more in line with 2003 or 2005 rather than 1994 or 1988, then this property may one day produce the Medoc’s most individual wine. From Prats: “The vines of Goulee, located north of the Medoc at Port de Goulee and jau-dignac et loirac, spread out on a gravely hill facing the Gironde estuary. Goulee, which was once an island surrounded by the waters of the estuary, enjoys a terroir of deep layers of gravel worthy of the greatest Medoc Grands Crus and thus vinified as such by the team of Cos d’Estournel. The average plantation density of 5700 vines per hectare goes along with a high trellising to allow a perfect photosynthesis. Just like for all the great terroir of the Medoc, the vines are pruned and harvested by hand. The vineyard of Goulee benefits from an extraordinary temperate climate where the two grape-varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon (80%) and Merlot (20%) can grow in the best conditions. Indeed, the geographical position of Goulee situated close to the Atlantic Ocean (11 miles away and 19 from Pauillac), together with the Estuary’s remarkable width at Goulee (7 ? miles wide as against only 2 at Pauillac) bring the Goulée vines exceptional coolness in summer and greater mildness in winter and spring.” ONE SHIPMENT ONLY at this price directly from the winery cellar: 2003 Chateau Goulee (Medoc) (IWC87-90) Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA Bord8940