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Château du Glana
Château du Glana, Saint-Julien (Médoc): age-worthy grand vin, Pavillon du Glana, direct from the estate...
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Château du Glana, a Saint-Julien of the Meffre family
Château du Glana
A Saint-Julien of the Meffre family, between Beychevelle and Saint-Julien, opposite Château Ducru-Beaucaillou. 59 hectares in a single block on the Saint-Julien appellation, a Medoc blend led by Cabernet-Sauvignon. A grand vin and its second wine, direct from the owner.
Built in 1870, Château du Glana is located on the Route des Grands Vins of Bordeaux, along the Gironde estuary, between the villages of Beychevelle and Saint-Julien, just opposite Château Ducru-Beaucaillou. The vineyard owes its origin to the division of Château Saint-Pierre, a Fourth Growth classified in 1855. In 1961, Gabriel Meffre, a renowned nurseryman from the Vaucluse, acquired it: the area grew from five to forty-three hectares, thanks to parcels of Château Lagrange, a Third Growth of Saint-Julien.
The modern management and ambition of Château du Glana
His son, Jean-Paul Meffre, and his grandsons, Ludovic and Julien, manage the property today and show great ambitions for it, notably that of bringing out an untapped potential. Year after year, a long work, based on in-depth reflection and a complete reworking of the vineyard, gives rise to modern wines that embody the elegance, spirit and authenticity of their terroir. The complete restoration of the buildings in 2003 (vat room, harvest reception, barrel cellar, offices, reception room), the care given to the vineyard and the advice of Professor Denis Dubourdieu converge towards a judicious balance between modern methods and respect for tradition.
59 hectares in the heart of Saint-Julien
Now made up of 59 hectares of vines almost in a single block, the vineyard of Château du Glana is located on the prestigious Saint-Julien appellation, which counts around 90% of Grands Crus Classes. A great terroir of the left bank of the Medoc, for balanced, velvety and complex wines.
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A great Saint-Julien terroir, led by Cabernet-Sauvignon
On the gravels of Saint-Julien, the blend is typically Medoc, led by Cabernet-Sauvignon, the king of the left bank, completed by Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The work in the cellar, supported by the advice of Professor Denis Dubourdieu, seeks the balance between modern methods and respect for tradition, for velvety, complex wines, enjoyed in their youth while offering ageing of more than a decade.
The wines of Château du Glana
The estate focuses on Saint-Julien, with its grand vin and its second wine, on a single-block gravel terroir. To discover direct.
Château du Glana (grand vin)
Red - AOC Saint-Julien
The estate's grand vin, in AOC Saint-Julien: a balanced, velvety and complex red, enjoyed in its youth while offering ageing of more than a decade. The expression of a great Medoc terroir, between Beychevelle and Saint-Julien.
Pavillon du Glana (second wine)
Red - AOC Saint-Julien
The chateau's second wine: the same Saint-Julien origin, in a suppler, more accessible style, to be enjoyed a little earlier than the grand vin. A fine gateway to the appellation.
A Saint-Julien terroir
AOC Saint-Julien - left bank of the Médoc
A vineyard of 59 hectares almost in a single block, on the prestigious Saint-Julien appellation (which counts 90% of Grands Crus Classes). Located opposite Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, born of the division of Château Saint-Pierre and of parcels of Château Lagrange.
A modern, demanding savoir-faire
2003 restoration - advice from Denis Dubourdieu
The complete restoration of the buildings in 2003 (vat room, barrel cellar, reception), the care given to the vineyard and the advice of Professor Denis Dubourdieu converge towards a judicious balance between modern methods and respect for tradition.
Saint-Julien, a great Medoc wine, direct from the owner
Why choose Château du Glana?
A great Saint-Julien terroir. 59 hectares in a single block, opposite Ducru-Beaucaillou, on the Medoc left bank.
Cabernet-Sauvignon, king of the Médoc. A Medoc blend, for balanced, velvety wines to keep.
The savoir-faire of the Meffre family. A Medoc family, owner since 1961, supported by Professor Denis Dubourdieu.
Direct from the owner. A grand vin and its second wine, as close as possible to the property price, careful delivery.
Frequently asked questions about Château du Glana
Château du Glana or Pavillon du Glana: which Saint-Julien to choose?
Château du Glana is the estate's grand vin: balanced, velvety and complex, with ageing of more than a decade. Pavillon du Glana is the second wine, in a suppler, more accessible style, to be enjoyed a little earlier. Two Saint-Julien from the same terroir, for two different moments.
Where is Château du Glana located?
On the Route des Grands Vins of Bordeaux, along the Gironde estuary, between the villages of Beychevelle and Saint-Julien (Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, 33250), just opposite Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, in the Medoc (left bank of Bordeaux).
What is the history of Château du Glana?
The chateau was built in 1870. The vineyard owes its origin to the division of Château Saint-Pierre, a Fourth Growth classified in 1855. In 1961, Gabriel Meffre, a renowned nurseryman from the Vaucluse, acquired it; the area grew from five to forty-three hectares thanks to parcels of Château Lagrange, a Third Growth of Saint-Julien.
Is Château du Glana organic or certified?
To date, no certification (organic, HVE) is communicated for the estate. The approach relies on a complete reworking of the vineyard and a precise vinification: a full restoration of the buildings in 2003 and the advice of Professor Denis Dubourdieu, for a judicious balance between modern methods and respect for tradition.
Which grape varieties make up Château du Glana?
The blend is typically Medoc, led by Cabernet-Sauvignon, the king of the left bank, completed by Merlot and Cabernet Franc. On the gravels of Saint-Julien, they give balanced, velvety wines to keep. The precise proportions are not communicated.
What are the cuvees of Château du Glana?
The grand vin, Château du Glana (AOC Saint-Julien), and the second wine, Pavillon du Glana (AOC Saint-Julien). Two reds from the same estate, in two complementary styles.
What is the grand vin Château du Glana?
A balanced, velvety and complex Saint-Julien, enjoyed in its youth while offering ageing of more than a decade. It embodies the elegance and authenticity of a great Medoc terroir, between Beychevelle and Saint-Julien.
What is Pavillon du Glana?
The second wine of Château du Glana: from the same Saint-Julien terroir, in a suppler, more accessible style, to be enjoyed a little earlier than the grand vin.
What is a Saint-Julien wine?
Saint-Julien is one of the most prestigious appellations of the Medoc (left bank of Bordeaux), renowned for its reds dominated by Cabernet-Sauvignon, at once structured, elegant and long-ageing. The appellation now counts around 90% of Grands Crus Classes.
Who is the Meffre family?
A Medoc family. Gabriel Meffre, a renowned nurseryman from the Vaucluse, acquired Château du Glana in 1961. His son Jean-Paul Meffre and his grandsons Ludovic and Julien manage the property today, also owners of other Medoc estates (including Château Bellegrave in Pauillac).
How long can you keep a Château du Glana, and what to serve it with?
It is a wine to keep: a Saint-Julien like the Glana generally keeps for several years, the fine vintages being able to age a decade or more. It pairs with red meats, lamb, game and mature cheeses. Decant the still-young vintages to let them open up.
How can you order the Château du Glana wines directly?
The Château du Glana wines can be ordered here directly, without an intermediary, as close as possible to the property price. Delivery is provided with care across France and Europe, the most direct way to discover this family Saint-Julien.
Saint-Julien, Médoc, Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Meffre family - direct sale
Château du Glana: a Saint-Julien of the Meffre family, built in 1870 between Beychevelle and Saint-Julien (Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, 33250), opposite Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, in the Medoc (left bank of Bordeaux). A vineyard born of the division of Château Saint-Pierre (4th growth) and of parcels of Château Lagrange (3rd growth); 59 hectares in a single block in AOC Saint-Julien (an appellation with around 90% of Grands Crus Classes). The Meffre family since 1961 (Gabriel, then Jean-Paul, Ludovic and Julien); restoration of the buildings in 2003, advice of Professor Denis Dubourdieu; a Medoc blend led by Cabernet-Sauvignon.
Wines: Château du Glana (grand vin, AOC Saint-Julien) and Pavillon du Glana (second wine, AOC Saint-Julien)