Chateau Gloria 2008 Saint-Julien
Created by Henri Martin, Chateau Gloria, is the only one of its kind as this 50-hectare vineyard was put together piece-by-piece over a number of years, through the purchase of plots exclusively from grands crus classified in 1855. The origin of the terroirs, the care taken over the growing and the vinification all help to explain its world-renowned quality. A vineyard covering 50 hectares, with an average vine age of 40 years, spread across three areas, in the middle of Beychevelle and then in the west and the north of the appellation (bordering Pauillac) on soil made up of Gunzian gravel covering a layer of clay and sand.
Opening a bottle, the wine, which is a blend of 61% Cabernet-Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 9% Petit Verdot, showed aromas of ripe black fruit. The palate was bursting with jammy fruit, plums and juicy blackberries, a powerhouse of flavor. The tannins were well balanced, very approachable now, with room to mellow further. The wine sat on 40% new oak for 14 months. The finish was pleasing showing earthy mineral tone with a touch of oak on the lingering finish. Very Nice!
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