Château Gloria - Saint-Julien 2017

Le Point

16-16,5 / 20

par Jacques Dupont le 20/06/2018

Fruits noirs mûrs, poivre, très juteux, dense, du relief. Le vin prend le dessus. Le bois est déjà très harmonieux, long sur le fruit, de la chair, tanins fins et veloutés.

Jeb DUNNUCK

90-92 / 100

par Jeb Dunnuck le 12/06/2018

From another estate that’s on an upward trajectory, the 2017 Château Gloria boasts a deep ruby/purple color as well as a sensational bouquet of sweet crème de cassis, crushed violets, spicy oak, and graphite. It’s medium-bodied, has a rounded, opulent texture, ripe tannin, and more mid-palate density and depth than most in the vintage. It’s already hard to resist yet should cruise for 12-15 years. The blend is 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and the rest Cabernet Franc, all brought up in 40% new wood.

Vinifera

92 / 100

par Jacques Perrin le 28/05/2018

Fruits noirs plutôt mûrs, de la pulpe, du zan et des épices, attaque pleine et veloutée, avec une belle motricité et rondeur en milieu de bouche. Vin sérieux, vineux, très bon pour l’année, intéressant rapport qualité/prix à prévoir.

Vinous

91-94 / 100

par Antonio Galloni le 15/05/2018

The 2017 Gloria is superb. At once deep and fleshy, but also beautifully delineated, the 2017 is incredibly satisfying. Succulent red and blue fruit, cedar, tobacco, anise and leather are some of the many notes that develop in the glass in an explosive, potent Saint-Julien that delivers the goods, and then some. Best of all, Gloria remains one of the most compelling values in all of Bordeaux. Don't miss it. Tasted three times.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-90 / 100

par Jeff Leve le 11/05/2018

Espresso bean, cassis, licorice, tobacco and dark cherry fruits are easily available here. The wine is medium bodied, soft, and will be easy to enjoy in its youth. The wine was made from a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot 8% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc.

Vinous

89-92 / 100

par Neal Martin le 01/05/2018

The 2017 Gloria, tasted from a new barrel though the final blend will include 50% new oak and the remainder one-year old, has a straightforward but pure bouquet with blackberry, briary and cedar aromas accompanied by a distant whiff off the estuary. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe tannin, crisp acidity, a little “brittle” in the mouth, but quite precise towards the finish. It actually ends much better than it begins so I will expand my banded score to indicate potential upgrade in quality. Let’s see.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 27/04/2018

The 2017 Gloria is deep garnet-purple in color and scented of warm plums and blueberry pie with hints of potpourri, tilled soil and espresso. The palate is medium-bodied with just enough expressive fruit and a fine, approachable frame. The blend is currently 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot.

Decanter.com

92 / 100

par Jane Anson le 25/04/2018

Tight but plentiful fruit extraction. The expression is a little less full than in 2016, but there is both finesse and grip to the fine, firmly held tannins as they travel through the palate, accompanying cassis, fern, rosemary, heather and cigar box notes. Enjoyable stuff.

Drinking Window 2025 - 2040

Jean-Marc QUARIN

16,25 / 20

par Jean-Marc Quarin le 17/04/2018

Wine Enthusiast

91-93 / 100

par Roger Voss le 17/04/2018

While this wine has plenty of wood flavors, the fruit weight justifies it. It is rich with good spice and balanced acidity. It will develop relatively quickly, drink from 2023.

Jamessuckling.com

90-91 / 100

par James Suckling le 06/04/2018

A tight and focused red with currants, dark berries and hints of mushrooms. Medium body, firm and silky tannins and a juicy finish.

Wine Spectator

91-94 / 100

par James Molesworth le 04/04/2018

Plum, blackberry and black currant fruit has melded nicely with graphite and anise notes in this red, which shows good energy, with a mouthwatering tar note on the finish. Really solid.—J.M.