Chateau Gloria2016
RED WINE
- Producer Chateau Gloria
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Saint-Julien
- UPC 3700415102708
Reviews
Jeb Dunnuck 94
I was lucky enough to taste the 2016 Chateau Gloria on multiple occasions and it's unquestionably the finest vintage of this cuvee I've tasted. A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, aged in 42% new French oak, its deep purple color is followed by a powerful, medium to full-bodied wine that has thrilling purity in its ripe black and blue fruits, tobacco, and graphite-laced aromas and flavors. Deep, layered, with ripe tannins and the purity and freshness that makes the vintage so special, this is a brilliant Gloria to drink over the coming 20+ years.
by JD, Jeb Dunnuck , 2019
James Suckling 94
Beautiful aromas of blackcurrants and blueberries. Hot-stone undertones. Full-bodied, very tight and focused with very fine tannins that are strong and bright. Compressed.
by JS, James Suckling , 2019
Wine Enthusiast 91
The tannins in this wine are firm, resulting in a selection of more structural grip than fruity opulence. It will need to evolve and mellow, ensuring that the fruit is allowed to come forward.
by RV, Wine Enthusiast , 2017
Wine Spectator 94
This has a slightly chunky feel now, with bramble and tar notes jutting out a bit, but the core is saturated with cassis and blackberry fruit flavors and there's fun energy throughout. Offers a lovely tug of sweet tobacco detail on the finish too. Just let this settle in the cellar.
by JM, Wine Spectator , 2019
Wine Advocate 93
The 2016 Gloria is comprised of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot aged 14 months in 42% new and 58% one-year-old French oak. Deep garnet-purple in color, it sings of plum preserves, warm cassis and dark chocolate with touches of tobacco, bay leaves and lavender with a waft of dusty soil. The palate is medium-bodied, elegant and savory in the mouth with loads layers and a lifted finish.
by LP, Wine Advocate , 2018
Vinous Media 96
The 2016 Gloria is one of the undisputed stars of this vintage. Rich, deep and explosive, the 2016 possesses tremendous intensity in all of its dimensions. Sweet red cherry, tobacco, menthol, licorice and dried rose petal all add complexity. In 2016 Gloria is a real head-turner. It should be a fabulous value as well. There is not much else to say.
by AG, Vinous Media , 2019
Technical Details
Estate
This Chateau was created in the 1950's by the late Henri Martin who was also the regisseur of Chateau Latour. Consequently it does not appear in the 1855 classification but surely would, if it were ever updated. Along with big brother Saint Pierre, the quality here has improved massively in the last few years and this is a top St Julien performer these days. 50 hectares of vines which are planted 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. Usually St Julien's best value. The 2018 is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot with elevage in 40% new oak.Winery Technical Data
APPELLATION : AOC SAINT-JULIENSURFACE AREA : 50 hectares
DISTRIBUTION OF THE VINES : A vineyard with an average vine age of 40 years distributed over three zones, in the centre of Beychevelle, to the west and to the north of the appellation (bordering Pauillac).
GRAPE VARIETIES : 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
NATURE OF THE SOIL : Gunzian gravel on a clayey-sandy subsoil
HARVESTING : Manual
FERMENTING CELLAR EQUIPMENT : Stainless steel vats with thermoregulation
VINIFICATION : Traditional method used for the production of exceptional wines to be laid down for a long time
AGEING : 14 months in casks, an average of 40% of which are replaced