Alex Shaw, JJ Buckley, April 2012

69% cabernet sauvignon, 22% merlot, 5% petit verdot, and 4% cabernet franc. 48-hectare estate. Aged 18 months in 40% new oak barrels. Dark purple, almost blue fruit on the nose are complemented by aromas of cigar box, bittersweet chocolate and a touch of oak. More elegant than powerful, the tannins are fine and almost silky, while staying in balance with the fruit on the nose. Vibrant acidity keeps the wine bright through the finish. Give this 5-8 years to come together and enjoy through 2025.

90 points,

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, April 2012

A wine with juicy blueberry and milk chocolate character. Medium to full body, with velvety tannins and a fresh finish. Round textured and satisfying.

90 -92 points,

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, April 2012

A blend of 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot picked between 15th to 29th September and aged in 40% new oak, the Gloria 2011 has an intense bouquet of red and black fruit mixed with a ferrous scent that emerges only with 5-7 minutes aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with tensile tannins. It is a little pinched at the moment although it should blossom during its élevage as there is certainly good substance on the linear finish that exhibits a gentle grip. Fine. Tasted April 2012.

89 -91 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2012

This estate continues to go from strength to strength. Another sleeper of the vintage, the 2011 is excellent, possibly outstanding. Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by abundant aromas of cassis, forest floor, tobacco leaf and a vague hint of oak. Ripe for the vintage with excellent texture, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel and a delicious, savory, broad appeal, this wine should drink well for at least a decade.

Kudos to Jean-Louis Triaud, who seems to be doing better with this estate and his neighboring St.-Pierre than his beloved Bordeaux football team.

89 -92 points,

Wine Spectator, April 2012

Mouthfilling and gutsy, a fun, rustic style with chewy plum, fig and blackberry backed by a very briary finish.-J.M.

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