Chateau Gloria 2016
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Item# 1687-16
Jeb Dunnuck
94pt
James Suckling
94pt
Wine Enthusiast
91pt
Wine Spectator
94pt
Wine Advocate
93pt
Winery Technical Data
APPELLATION : AOC SAINT-JULIEN
SURFACE AREA : 50 hectares
DISTRIBUTION OF THE VINES : A vineyard with an average vine age of 40 years distributed over three zones, in the centre of Beychevelle, to the west and to the north of the appellation (bordering Pauillac).
GRAPE VARIETIES : 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
NATURE OF THE SOIL : Gunzian gravel on a clayey-sandy subsoil
HARVESTING : Manual
FERMENTING CELLAR EQUIPMENT : Stainless steel vats with thermoregulation
VINIFICATION : Traditional method used for the production of exceptional wines to be laid down for a long time
AGEING : 14 months in casks, an average of 40% of which are replaced
SURFACE AREA : 50 hectares
DISTRIBUTION OF THE VINES : A vineyard with an average vine age of 40 years distributed over three zones, in the centre of Beychevelle, to the west and to the north of the appellation (bordering Pauillac).
GRAPE VARIETIES : 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
NATURE OF THE SOIL : Gunzian gravel on a clayey-sandy subsoil
HARVESTING : Manual
FERMENTING CELLAR EQUIPMENT : Stainless steel vats with thermoregulation
VINIFICATION : Traditional method used for the production of exceptional wines to be laid down for a long time
AGEING : 14 months in casks, an average of 40% of which are replaced
Estate
This Chateau was created in the 1950's by the late Henri Martin who was also the regisseur of Chateau Latour. Consequently it does not appear in the 1855 classification but surely would, if it were ever updated. Along with big brother Saint Pierre, the quality here has improved massively in the last few years and this is a top St Julien performer these days. 50 hectares of vines which are planted 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Petit Verdot. Usually St Julien's best value. The 2018 is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot with elevage in 40% new oak.
