21192 customer reviews

Château Gloria Saint-Julien 2016

Saint-Julien|Red wine

4/5 (10 customers)

96/100

Vinous

2*Étoiles

Hachette

17/20

RVF

94/100

James Suckling

16,5/20

Bettane & Desseauve

freshness

elegant

a safe bet

“A standout of the vintage!”

“ ’s 2016 Gloria is one of the undisputed stars of this vintage. Rich, deep, and explosive, this 2016 possesses tremendous intensity in every aspect. Red cherry, tobacco, menthol, licorice, and dried rose petals add complexity. In 2016, Gloria is a true standout. It should also offer fabulous value. There isn’t much else to say. 2026–2046” (Vinous A. Galloni 2018) - Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Pickup Point delivery)

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Estate

Château Gloria

Vintage

2016

Designation

Saint-Julien

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot

Terroirs

Soils composed of Günz gravel, with a subsoil of sandy-clay gravel

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Winemaking

In traditionally temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks

Livestock farming

Aged for approximately 14 months in barrels (40% new)

Alcohol content

13,5%

Eye

A deep red with purple undertones

Nose

Complex and full-bodied, with notes of cedar wood, fruitcake, flowers, crème de cassis, and kirsch

Palate

Full-bodied, opulent, and dense—a great Saint-Julien, highly concentrated, offering pure fruit and refined tannins

Serve

Decant at 17-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2023

Drink before

2035

Guard

2040

Food and wine pairings

Pair with red and white meats, game, and aged cheeses...

More information at Château Gloria

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated 16.5/20 (Benchmark wine)

Rated estate (2021 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)

About the wine:

Particularly elegant. A full-bodied, powerful nose with notes of incense, pencil shavings, smoke, and black fruit; a beautifully structured palate that is dense, vigorous, and lively. Both refined and built to age. Best enjoyed between 2021 and 2032.

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 (2020 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:

With its dazzling ruby color, this wine is exceptionally elegant, charming the senses with its fresh aromas of ripe red fruit and vanilla. Its charm continues on the palate, thanks to the rich, full-bodied texture typical of Saint-Julien wines: a harmonious blend of tannins and the flavors of ripe fruit. A truly classy bottle that still needs time to mellow.

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

Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the estate:

RVF - The French Wine Review / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Rated wine (2020 guide) 17/20 + Favorite (Great 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:

As we suspected, the 2016 vintage is a major success for the estate; it adds an extra layer of depth and definition. Superb.

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 Enthusiast

Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Enthusiast)

Vinous

Wine rated (2018 guide) 96/100

About the wine:

Gloria 2016 is one of the undisputed stars of this vintage. Rich, deep, and explosive, this 2016 possesses tremendous intensity in every aspect. Red cherry, tobacco, menthol, licorice, and dried rose petals add complexity. In 2016, Gloria is a true standout. It should also offer fabulous value. There isn’t much else to say. 2026–2046

James Suckling

Wine rated (2019 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

Beautiful aromas of blackcurrant and blueberry. Hints of warm stone. Full-bodied, very tight and concentrated, with very fine, firm, and vibrant tannins. Dense and serious. Best enjoyed in 2023.

Customer rating

4/5

based on 10 reviews