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Château Gloria 2018 Rouge

Appellation : St-Julien

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The product
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Ranking notes: Robert Parker 91/100, Jancis Robinson 16,5/100, Decanter 93/100, Winespectator 93/100, James Suckling 94/100

Flavouring
blackcurrant, plum, pepper, smoky, delicate
Elevage
oak cask 40% new , 14 months
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 32%, Petit Verdot 5%, Cabernet Franc 3%
Degree
14.5 %
Tasting temperature
16 °C
Optimal consumption
best from 2020 to 2030
Food & wine pairings
red meat, Duck breast

The producer

Château Gloria

The history of Château Gloria is intrinsically linked to its founder, Henri Martin, a local cooper and winegrower. From 1942 onwards, he meticulously built the estate by acquiring parcels exclusively from Saint-Julien Classified Growths, notably from Château Beychevelle, Léoville-Poyferré, Léoville-Barton, and Ducru-Beaucaillou. This strategy allowed for the creation of a vineyard spanning 44 to 50 hectares, whose name "Gloria" was inspired by a neighboring locality. Henri Martin was also an influential figure, serving as Mayor of Saint-Julien and President of the Bordeaux Wine Interprofessional Council. Upon his death in 1991, his daughter Françoise and son-in-law Jean-Louis Triaud took over management, perpetuating his vision of excellence. The Château Gloria vineyard extends over 44 to 50 hectares, spread across three distinct zones within Saint-Julien, including parcels in the center of Beychevelle and others bordering Pauillac. The soils are primarily composed of Günzian gravels, clay, and sand—gravelly terroirs considered among the best in the appellation for cultivating Bordeaux grape varieties. The grape varietal composition is classic for Saint-Julien: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. The average age of the vines is approximately 45 years, with some reaching 80 years, ensuring the production of high-quality grapes. A major evolution has been the full conversion to organic viticulture, certified in 2024, integrating organic products and biodynamic practices. Vinification takes place in 76 temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, allowing for precise parcel-by-parcel monitoring. The wine is aged for 14 months in French oak barrels, with 40% new barrels each year, and malolactic fermentation occurs in barrels to soften the texture. Château Gloria wines are characterized by a deep ruby color and an intense bouquet of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, cherry), cedar, tobacco, and spices, with floral nuances. On the palate, they are fine, elegant, full-bodied, and well-structured, with ripe tannins and fresh acidity, offering a polished and silky texture. Château Gloria is renowned for its excellent aging potential, capable of evolving in bottle between 5 and 50 years, with great vintages improving over 15 to 20 years.

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