Château Gloria 2011 (Magnum)
15,5/20
RVF
15/20
Bettane & Desseauve
88/100
Robert Parker
90/100
Wine Spectator
2*Étoiles
Hachette
90/100
Wine Enthusiast
"An excellent wine, the 2011 Gloria continues the success of this well-known estate. Delightful notes of red and black fruits and a spice box, with a silky texture and a medium-bodied style, it is undeniably a standout of the vintage. Its round tannins, fruitiness, and character will allow it to be enjoyed over the next 7 to 8 years.” (Wine Advocate 2014 - Robert Parker) Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 magnums of this wine
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Eye
a deep red with a hint of purple
Nose
red berry jam, notes of licorice and cachou, hints of vanilla
Palate
A silky attack with exceptional smoothness. Tannins of great precision, with exceptional elegance and length
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2017
Drink before
2026
Production
50,000 hectoliters
Food and wine pairings
Pair with red and white meats, game, and cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2013 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the wine:
Distinct fruit flavors, a rather smooth texture, a wine with character, harmonious, and supple enough to enjoy within the next 5 to 6 years.
About the estate:
Superbly situated in the commune of Saint-Julien-Beychevelle and surrounded by noble peers, Château Gloria is now owned by Jean-Louis Triaud and his wife, the daughter of Henri Martin, its “founder” (just like Château Saint-Pierre). This estate has now fully regained its former glory. Gloria’s wines feature pure fruit and a supple structure, with exceptionally refined tannins. They are true classics of the appellation.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2015 guide) 2** stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
A superb wine with excellent aging potential, true to the spirit of the appellation, this Saint-Julien reveals a harmonious, fresh, and fruity bouquet, underpinned by subtly spicy oak. Supple and lively on the palate, it is full-bodied, rich, and powerful without any harshness, supported by smooth tannins and well-integrated oak. A perfectly balanced wine, built for aging.
About the estate:
This estate, which today spans 50 hectares, was built from the ground up starting in 1942 by one of the region’s leading figures, Henri Martin, who for years acquired plots from Grand Cru Classé vineyards in the heart of Beychevelle, as well as to the west and north of the appellation. His daughter Françoise and her husband Jean-Louis Triaud, who managed Gloria and the entire Domaines Martin estate, handed over control of their properties to their son Jean in 2016.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2014 guide) 88/100 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
An excellent wine, the 2011 Gloria continues the success of this well-known estate. Delightful notes of red and black fruits and a spice box, with a silky texture and a medium-bodied style, it is undeniably a standout of the vintage. Its round tannins, fruitiness, and character will allow it to be enjoyed over the next 7 to 8 years.
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Wine rated (2016 guide) 15,5/20 (Good wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The 2011, with its smooth tannins, is opening up nicely now.
About the estate:
Patiently assembled, plot by plot, in the second half of the 20th century by Henri Martin, Gloria is one of the leading unclassified wines of the Médoc. This reputation is well-deserved, as evidenced by the latest vintages. Always full-bodied, colorful, and concentrated, the wine has rarely disappointed over the past decade. It ages harmoniously, but those in a hurry can enjoy it as early as five years after bottling.
Wine Spectator
Wine rated 90/100 (Very good wine)
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2014 guide) 90/100
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)
About the wine:
This is an open, juicy wine with a charming fruitiness supported by firm yet well-integrated tannins. There is a sense of lightness to this wine, with aromas of fresh blackcurrant.
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