Château Gloria 2019

Name: Château Gloria
Brand: Laithwaites Wine
SKU: 4286019

Saint-Julien AOC

Wine International wrote, “For many lovers of great Bordeaux, Saint-Julien represents the acme of perfection”. And this 93-point Cru Bourgeois "has turned out very well" and "shows considerable promise" (Wine Advocate). Rich, deep and complex.

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Wine Details

Red - Medium Bodied
Fine wine
France
Deep Ruby
Cabernet-based blend
10.5 Units
14% ABV
31 December 2050

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes

Rounded ripe black fruits, mocha, star anise; well structured, long

Aroma

Blackberry, cassis, wild strawberry, liquorice, pepper and tobacco

Allergy information

Contains Sulphites

The Wine

Henri Martin, mayor of Saint-Julien, created Château Gloria in the late 1940s from vineyards he bought from the prestigious châteaux of Léoville Poyferré, Gruaud Larose and Saint Pierre. As a consequence, Château Gloria’s wines remain without their proper status, while each vintage they surpass many of the classified growths. After Henri's death in 1991, his son-in-law Jean-Louis Triaud has continued the family tradition of exemplary winemaking, receiving high marks each vintage from critics worldwide. James Suckling described it as having, "sweet berry and cherry aromas with violets, following through to a medium to full body with creamy, linear tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Tight". Open early and decant, or cellar a while.

Henri Martin, mayor of Saint-Julien, created Château Gloria in the late 1940s fr...