Château Gloria 2017

Name: Château Gloria
Brand: Laithwaites Wine
SKU: 1018017

Saint-Julien AOC

Wine International wrote, “For many lovers of great Bordeaux, Saint Julien represents the acme of perfection”. And this 91-94 point Cru Bourgeois was "one of the most compelling values in all of Bordeaux. Don't miss it" (Vinous). Rich, deep, complex.

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Wine Details

Red - Medium Bodied
Fine wine
France
Deep Ruby
Cabernet-based blend
10.125 Units
13.5% ABV
31 December 2030

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes

Deep, fleshy fruit, firm tannins, herbal, cedar and tobacco

Aroma

Warm blackberry, cassis, plum, with cedar, herbal and warm earth notes

Allergy information

Contains Milk

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. Antonio Galloni called the 2017 "At once deep and fleshy, but also beautifully delineated, the 2017 is incredibly satisfying. Potent Saint Julien that delivers the goods." Open early and decant, or cellar. It's a classic with roast meats.

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