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Chateau Gloria 1996

Bordeaux

Saint-Julien

- Red - See details

Parker | 87-88

Wine Spectator | 88

R. Gabriel | 17

J. Robinson | 14

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All Chateau Gloria wines

Marks and reviews

/100

Wine Spectator

Harmonious and balanced. Good dark color, with lovely berry and eucalyptus aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a long, silky and caressing finish. Not quite as good as I remember, but very good indeed. Best after 2000. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.

/20

Jancis Robinson

Looks pretty mature. Light, evolved nose. Ready! In fact drying out. Hint of toastiness but no great intensity of fruit. (JR)

/20

René Gabriel

97: Deep violet. Intense, blueberry-driven bouquet, direct and very clean. On the palate, as always, very traditional, with animal notes, tannins that are still rather firm and angular, and a strong astringency. A Saint-Julien classic that is probably underestimated by many. 17/20 2004 – 2020

/20

André Kunz

Alcoholic bouquet with red berry notes. Dry palate. 15/20

/100

Yves Beck

Ruby red with light edges. A classic nose marked by spicy, earthy and fruity notes. Hints of undergrowth, red roots and prunes. On the palate, the wine shows plenty of vigor. It has muscle, still a bit of flesh, and good aromatic intensity.

/100

Vinous

Neal Martin

The 1996 Gloria has a leathery nose, slightly Asian-influenced with hints of hoisin and oxtail. Perhaps there is a bit of Brett here? The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins and fine acidity, structured and ferrous in style. Fresher than the 1986, this concludes with a short, off-dry, peppery finish. Drink now.

Description

A smooth and velvety Saint-Julien red wine

As a Cru bourgeois-produced wine in the Saint-Julien appellation on a total area of 50 hectares, the Chateau Gloria boasts a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% of Petit Verdot.

At tasting, the Chateau Gloria 1996 shows a clear, bright color. The nose reveals elegance and complexity with pine, flower and vanilla scents. On the palate, the wine has a lovely balance. The tannins are well-structured offering boldness, roundness and silkiness while the finish is beautifully long. A smooth and velvety wine.