Chateau Gloria • St-Julien, France
Château Gloria is a Cabernet Sauvignon–led red from the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, created parcel…Château Gloria is a Cabernet Sauvignon–led red from the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, created parcel by parcel from classified growth vineyards yet itself unclassified, and renowned for delivering classed-growth depth at…Learn More »
$51
/750ml
2022 Retail Average
95
/100
2022 Pro Rating
Blackcurrant and blackberry fruit pulse at the core of Château Gloria 2022, edged by cedar, graphite and a gentle floral lift, giving a sense of tension as well as generosity. The palate is polished and succulent, with velvety but firm tannins and well-judged oak supporting juicy dark berries and spice through a long, precise finish. This is a particularly complete and seductive Gloria, combining early charm with serious underlying structure for aging.
Roast lamb with rosemary, Entrecôte steak with herb butter, Duck breast with blackcurrant glaze
Château Gloria is a Cabernet Sauvignon–led red from the Saint-Julien appellation of Bordeaux’s Left Bank, created parcel by parcel from classified growth vineyards yet itself unclassified, and renowned for delivering classed-growth depth at a more modest price. Typically blending Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot plus small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it offers classic Médoc character—cassis, cedar, tobacco and spice on a structured but supple frame—with very good ageing potential and a style that bridges power and elegance.