2013 Chateau Gloria St. Julien

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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jamessuckling.com, February 2016

This is a 2013 with blueberry and currant aromas and flavors. Medium body, polished tannins and a juicy finish. Hints of walnuts too. Drink or hold.
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Wine Enthusiast, March 2016

While it was never classified in 1855, this estate produces wines that can equal those of its more prestigious neighbors. In 2013, it did well for the year with a wine that is rich, structured and likely to develop...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region St Julien
Vintage 2013
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 13%
Closure Cork

Chateau Gloria is one-of-a-kind, created by Henri Martin who purchased plots piece-by-piece, but exclusively from crus classified in 1855. The 50 hectare vineyard spans three areas: the middle of Beychevelle, the west of Saint-Julien and, on the north, on the border of Pauillac.

The vines include 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot on Gunzian gravel soil over a layer of clay and sand. Average vine age is 40 years.

Chateau Gloria also has a second wine, Chateau Peymartin, produced using the estate's youngest vines.

Chateau Gloria is harvested by hand, with traditional vinification and fermentation in heat-regulated stainless steel vats. The wine matures for 14 months in casks, 40% of them new. Recent vintages have featured jammy fruit, typically prune and black currant, with rich but approachable tannins.