Château Gloria 2020 Saint-Julien
The Wine Advocate 92-94 | Decanter 92 | Jeb Dunnuck 93-95 | Neal Martin 93-95 punten
- SmaakprofielComplex, krachtig & vol
- DruivenrasMerlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- 100% proefgarantie
- Gratis bezorgd vanaf €75
- Levering binnen 2 tot 3 werkdagen
- Verzekerd verzonden & zorgvuldig verpakt
✔ Technisch Directeur is Rémy Di Costanzo (voorheen Cos d’Estournel)
✔ Betaalbare topkwaliteit, wedijvert met veel duurdere Saint-Julien GCC
Château Gloria is ontstaan ná de classificatie van 1855; mocht die ooit herzien worden, dan zou Gloria zonder twijfel als Grand Cru Classé geklasseerd worden.
Gloria is het levenswerk van Henri Martin (1903-1991) die tijdens WO II zijn eerste perceel van 6 ha van Château Beychevelle kocht. Dit luidde het begin in van Château Gloria. In de jaren die volgden, vergrootte Martin de bezitting stap voor stap door percelen van nog meer Grand Cru Classé châteaus (onder meer Léoville-Poyferré, Gruaud Larose, Duhart-Milon) over te nemen.
In 1982 verwierf Henri Martin 4e Grand Cru Classé Château Saint Pierre (Saint-Julien).
De 2020 is een blend van 50% cabernet sauvignon, 35% merlot, 4% cabernet franc en 11% petit verdot. Opvoeding gedurende 14 maanden op Frans eiken (40% nieuw).
Jeb Dunnuck schrijft over de 2020 ‘Brilliant’ (93-95 punten) en zit op dezelfde lijn als Neal Martin (Vinous) die jubelt ‘What a wonderful Gloria!’ en eveneens 93-95 punten geeft. (De volledige recensies kunt u onder de tab Recensies lezen).
Compositie van 65% merlot, 20% cabernet franc, 10% cabernet sauvignon en 5% malbec. Achttien maanden opvoeding op eiken (waarvan 40% nieuw).
| Wijnsoort | Rode Wijn |
|---|---|
| Druivenras | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Regio | Bordeaux, Saint-Julien |
| Smaakprofiel | Complex, krachtig & vol |
| Jaargang | 2020 |
| Flesinhoud | 0.75 |
| Alcoholgehalte | 13,5 % |
| Classificatie | AOC Saint Julien |
| Op dronk tot | 2046 |
| Allergenen | Sulfieten |
| Art.nr. | 1905420 |
| Awards | |
James Suckling
94/100 punten
In bottle tasting
This is poised and elegant with notes of bitter chocolate, crushed walnuts, black peppercorns, blackberries and blackcurrants. It’s medium-bodied with silky tannins and layers of fresh black fruit. Classy. Try from 2026.
The Wine Advocate
92-94/100 punten
Opaque purple-black colored, the 2020 Gloria comes soaring out of the glass with notes of blackcurrant cordial, preserved plums and blueberry compote, followed by suggestions of powdered cinnamon, cedar chest and menthol, plus a waft of graphite. The medium to full-bodied palate is completely coated with juicy black fruits, framed by grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy. The blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 11% Petit Verdot, aging for approximately 14 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. The alcohol is 13.3%.
Decanter
92/100 punten
I love the clear depth to the blueberry and blackberry fruit on the nose here, a sense of elegance and glamour. Silky yet with a kick, this is enjoyable with a saltine cracker twist on the finish - an excellent St-Julien, but a little disappointing for this particular estate when considered next to recent vintages. Tasted twice.
Neal Martin (Vinous)
93-95/100 punten
The 2020 Gloria has an intense nose of penetrating blackberry, raspberry, crushed violet and crushed stone aromas. After 20 minutes, this just blossoms in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine acidity and just a touch of espresso and orange peel toward the finish, which remains taught and focused. What a wonderful Gloria! This might actually surpass its sibling, Château St. Pierre, this year.
Jeb Dunnuck
93-95 punten
Playing in the same class as the 2016, 2018, and 2019, the 2020 Château Gloria reveals a vivid purple hue as well beautiful blue fruits intermixed with gravelly earth, graphite, and crushed stone. I was able to taste this on two separate occasions and it was brilliant both times, offering medium to full-bodied richness and a powerful yet weightless mouthfeel as well as silky tannins. It also has a terrific sense of freshness. It will drink well relatively young yet keep for two decades.