Saint-Julien

2020

50% Cabernet Sauvignon
35% Merlot
4% Cabernet Franc 
11% Petit Verdot

Region: Bordeaux

ESTATE HISTORY

Unlike the other famous properties from Bordeaux whose history is very old, the history of Château Gloria is recent and dates from the second half of the twentieth century. The property was created from scratch, rank of vines by row of vines and plot by plot. Henri Martin, at the origin of this company, did his best to acquire various parcels of classified growth very well located to compose the current Château Gloria. His name was inspired by a neighboring locality, The Gloria. Although it has been awarded prestigious terroirs, Château Gloria has never been able to obtain a revision of the 1855 classification that would have allowed it to appear there.

TERROIR

The vineyard has 44 hectares on a terroir among the best of the appellation.

VITICULTURE

With 80-year-old vines and 30-year-old vines, the average age is around 45 years old. The vineyard is remarkable and carefully maintained.

WINEMAKING

Over the years, the production equipment has undergone successive renovations and modernizations, including the construction in 2000 of a new barrel cellar. In addition, very regular and high quality qualitative assessments are carried out.

Their team:
Owners : S.C Domaines MARTIN
Director : Jean TRIAUD
Technical Director : Rémi DI CONSTANZO
Cellar Master : Philippe BLANCHARD

Fermentation from 18 to 23 days. The aging of the Chateau Gloria 2020 took place in 40% new oak.

TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS

93-95 Points Wine Enthusiast
Under the same ownership as neighboring Château Saint-Pierre, this estate produced a fine, stylish wine that will develop well. The outlines are already there with spice and black currant fruits underling the tannic structure. 

92-94 Points Wine Advocate
Opaque purple-black colored, the 2020 Gloria comes soaring out of the glass with notes of blackcurrant cordial, preserved plums and blueberry compote, followed by suggestions of powdered cinnamon, cedar chest and menthol, plus a waft of graphite. The medium to full-bodied palate is completely coated with juicy black fruits, framed by grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy. The blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 11% Petit Verdot, aging for approximately 14 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. The alcohol is 13.3%.

92 Points Decanter
| love the clear depth to the blueberry and blackberry fruit on the nose here, a sense of elegance and glamour.