Château du Glana Saint-Julien 2018
92/100
James Suckling
16/20
Bettane & Desseauve
“Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, pencil lead, cedar, and dark chocolate. A hint of vanilla bean as well. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Tight and concentrated. Best from 2025. ” (James Suckling 2021) - Delivered in a wooden case for all orders of 12 bottles of this wine (excluding Pickup Point delivery method)
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Eye
Deep purple color
Nose
Elegant, with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, and graphite, accented with hints of cedar, dark chocolate, and vanilla
Palate
Concentrated, full-bodied, and well-balanced, with spectacular freshness on the palate, firmly establishing 2018 as one of the great vintages of the 21st century
Serve
At 16-18°C
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2040
Food and wine pairings
It pairs perfectly with grilled or braised meats, roasted or sauced poultry, a cheese platter...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated 16/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2022 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
About the wine:
Full-bodied, elegant, smooth, refined, light, and minty.
About the estate:
Located across from Château Ducru-Beaucaillou in Saint-Julien, this estate is currently managed by Ludovic and Julien Meffre. The family also owns Château Lalande and Château Bellegrave in Pauillac. The wines produced here are elegant and beautifully balanced. They perfectly embody the classic image of a Saint-Julien.
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About the estate:
Following the division of Château Saint-Pierre, of which it had historically been a part, Château du Glana covered just 4 hectares by the late 1950s. It owes its growth to Gabriel Meffre, a nurseryman from the Vaucluse region who acquired it in 1961 and gradually expanded its acreage to over 40 hectares. Today, his grandsons, Ludovic and Julien, run the estate, which over the past decade has undergone a complete modernization of its facilities and a revitalization of the vineyard. The wines are now top-notch: charming, supple Saint-Juliens with a beautiful elegance.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, pencil lead, cedar, and dark chocolate. A hint of vanilla bean as well. It is medium-bodied to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins. Tight and concentrated. Best enjoyed starting in 2025.
Customer rating
4/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. JEAN MARC B. Published on 11/17/2025
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Review by Mr. ALEXIS G. Posted on May 27, 2025
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Review by Mr. PATRICK V. Posted on June 21, 2023
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