wine for my dinner -- 2006 Gloria or 2012 Faugeres?

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wine for my dinner -- 2006 Gloria or 2012 Faugeres?

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I am arranging a dinner for about 150 people for my firm and need to choose the wine. For red I have narrowed it down to a choice between a 2006 Gloria or a 2012 Faugeres. The prices on both are nearly identical and the reviews on both are excellent I have never tasted either wine and need to decide very soon which one to order. If anyone here has tasted both these wines and/or otherwise has any thoughts or suggestions to offer they would be most welcome.
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Re: wine for my dinner -- 2006 Gloria or 2012 Faugeres?

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I've had 2006 Gloria and think it would be drinking well. I've never had the 2012 Faugeres but based on TNs from 3 palates I know and trust on CT, I would go with the Faugeres.
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In suggesting what wine should go with a dinner, it sure helps to know what food is being served...

I know the Gloria, but not the Faugères.
I believe that the vintage profile of 2006 and the extra 6 years on the Gloria would make it a better candidate for current drinking.

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I've not had those vintages specifically but have had lots of both estates. They are good choices, made in popular styles.

The Faugeres is perhaps more modern/international.

I would tilt toward Gloria because guests will probably recognize it and trust it.

Very nice short list though.
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Re: wine for my dinner -- 2006 Gloria or 2012 Faugeres?

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I'm with Alex.
What you having?
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Re: wine for my dinner -- 2006 Gloria or 2012 Faugeres?

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The best advice is to buy a bottle of both and try them side by side before you make a final decision.
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