Château Gloria Cru Bourgeois 2019

Das Château Gloria keltert Wein mit einladendem Charakter. Die ausbalancierte Frucht und das verhaltene Tannin machen ihn schon in seiner Jugend zugänglich, auch wenn er da noch ein wenig zurückhaltend ist. Dieser Bordeaux von Henri Martin enthüllt eine tiefe granatrote Farbe und ein einnehmendes Bukett nach Heidelbeere, schwarzer Johannisbeere und zarten Röstnoten. Wie üblich offenbart der Château Gloria eine saftige, reintönige Frucht mit ausgewogener Säure und geschmeidigen Tanninen.

Nach der kontrollierten Gärung in Edelstahltanks wird der Wein für 18 Monate zur Reifung in Eichenholzfässern gelagert.

Sweet berry and cherry aromas with violets, following through to a medium to full body with creamy, linear tannins and a long, flavorful finish. Tight and curated, in a structured way. Try after 2027. James Suckling

The 2019 Gloria has a compelling nose: black fruit, crushed rocks, tobacco and very subtle marine scents that are all beautifully combined. Perhaps the most precise and delineated nose among an impressive array of Saint-Julien's this year. The palate is medium-bodied with a lively opening. A touch of soy infuses the black fruit; fine-boned with wonderful sapidity on the finish. Extraordinary length. Serious. (NM)

Showing beautifully, with the polished, pure, elegant style of the vintage, the 2019 Château Gloria sports a deeper ruby/purple color as well as great aromatics of cassis and assorted blue fruits to go with smoked tobacco, cedar pencil, damp earth, and floral notes. I love its purity, and it's just a quintessential, medium to full-bodied, layered Saint-Julien that can be drunk today or cellared for a solid two decades. It should be a no-brainer purchase for the wine lovers out there. Jeb Dunnuck

Another winning velvety texture out of St Julien. You can trace the warmth and generosity of the vintage in the concentration and the ripeness of these blackberry and raspberry fruits but it is so seductive and carefully balanced with a core of freshness and a ton of crushed stone, black chocolate and baked earth adding layers and interest. This should be good value and is a definite buy. So much character and personality, right up there with the best vintages of this property. 40% new oak, 5% Petit Verdot completes the blend. (JA)