2017 CHATEAU GLORIA SAINT-JULIAN RED BORDEAUX FRANCE

The 2017 Château Gloria is a red Bordeaux wine from the Saint-Julien appellation in the Médoc region of Bordeaux, France. It is known for offering great value in comparison to other classified growths of the region, often providing a similar quality at a more accessible price point.

Accolades:

• Wine Advocate (Robert Parker): The 2017 vintage of Château Gloria received 90 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate. The review highlighted the wine’s precision, depth of fruit, and balance.
• Wine Spectator: Wine Spectator rated the 2017 Château Gloria 90 points as well, appreciating its complexity, structure, and potential for aging.
• James Suckling: James Suckling gave this wine 91 points, praising its balance and freshness, with ripe fruit and a polished texture.

Tasting Notes:

• Appearance: The wine has a deep, dark ruby color, characteristic of its blend of grape varieties.
• Nose: The aroma is elegant and expressive, showcasing a bouquet of black currants, plums, and blackberry, intertwined with subtle hints of tobacco, cedar, and spice. There are also underlying notes of graphite and a touch of leather, typical of the Saint-Julien terroir.
• Palate: The wine is medium to full-bodied, with a smooth and balanced structure. The tannins are firm yet round, offering a good grip without being overly harsh. On the palate, the dark fruit flavors are prominent, complemented by a layer of oak and a slight earthiness. The wine has a nice balance between fruit, acidity, and tannin, with a long, persistent finish that reveals a touch of mineral freshness.
• Aging Potential: The 2017 Château Gloria has the structure and balance to age gracefully over the next 10-15 years, evolving to show more complexity as it matures.