Chateau Gloria 2014

A balanced Saint-Julien wine exuding intense aromas

The producer

Created by Henri Martin, Château Gloria is one of the most iconic estates of the Saint-Julien appellation, on the left bank of Bordeaux. The estate’s originality lies in the strength of its vineyard, meticulously built up by Henri Martin, following the purchase of plots from Grands Crus Classés in 1855.

The vineyard

Located in the Saint-Julien AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée), Château Gloria’s vineyard spreads over 50 hectares of vines which are planted on a soil composed of Günz gravel and a sandy-clay subsoil.

The vinification and ageing

The wine is aged in barrels (45% of which are new).

The blend

Cabernet Sauvignon (60%)

Merlot (30%)

Petit Verdot (6%)

Cabernet Franc (4%).

Château Gloria 2014: Characteristics and tasting tips

The tasting

Nose

Powerful, the nose mixes fruity (blackberry, boysenberry) and woody (cedar) fragrances.

Palate

The wine is structured and rich on the palate. It is well balanced and has good ageing potential.