Du Glana 2006

 The relatively wet winter in 2006 replenished the water reserves depleted by drought in recent years. Then, the relatively dry spring enabled the vines to fl ower rapidly, under good conditions: in late May for the Merlot and early June for the Cabernets.
Very hot July weather accelerated the vegetative cycle, stopping vine growth and triggering early color change. The fi ne promise of another outstanding vintage was spoiled by poor weather in August (cool temperatures and relatively little sunshine).
However, the 2006 vintage still turned out very well, as timely leaf-and bunch-thinning enabled all the grape varieties to ripen very nicely. The sugar and phenolic levels were particularly high, combined with fairly low acidity and unusually aromatic fruit.

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