2018 Château Gloria, St-Julien
En Primeur
So delicious - the structure is impeccably judged and provides a perfect frame for the magnificent core of attractive, ripe and polished fruit. There is a lovely acidity keeping everything fresh and elegant, and perhaps the most exciting thing is the tremendous power, energy and drive on the long finish - what a wine! At this price point it will be difficult to beat.
"The 2018 Gloria is deep garnet-purple colored and gives up expressive notions of warm red and black currants, black cherries and boysenberries with hints of spice cake, cedar chest, pencil lead and menthol. Full-bodied with a firm texture of ripe, grainy tannins, it has a lively line cutting through the dense, savory layers, finishing on a lingering spicy note. The blend is currently 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Anticipated aging is for 14 months in oak barriques, 40% new."
92-94 pts, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Advocate
"Gloria is once again fabulous. Brisk and vibrant, the 2018 has so much to offer. The 2018 is a bit more linear than other recent vintages (such as the 2016) but it nevertheless has a lot to offer. Bright red cherry, cedar, tobacco, spice and floral notes pulse with tremendous energy. The tannins need a few years in bottle to unwind, but there is so much to look forward to. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Tasted four times."
90-93 pts, Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com
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