2019 Gloria, St-Julien
96
Vinous
Review Date: 01/2023The 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)
Price: $49.99
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Professional Reviews
95
Jane Anson
Review Date: 11/2022
So good, this is a vibrant mix of young and exuberant, luxurious, seriously creamy in texture, crushed stone, baked earth, smoked caramel, damson, sweet blackberry and damson fruits. This is pure pleasure, hard to resist. 45% new oak, 40hl/ha yield, harvest September 23 to October 4. Remi di Constanzo technical director.
95
Jeb Dunnuck
Review Date: 04/2022
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.
94
Decanter
Review Date: 05/2020
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)
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Staff Reviews
2019 Gloria has a ton going for it, and is one of the more accomplished Left Bank wines for this kind of price. Graphite, blackberry, and cedar line aromas that hint at one nuance after another. The palate is coated with pure black fruit, a hint of pepper, and lingering tannins that lead to a long finish with a tinge of salinity that adds a bit of liveliness. It has a lot to offer at this stage, but also feels like a serious wine that will develop wonderfully over the years to come. I'd recommend a long decant or some time in a cool cellar, but I'd also recommend loading up while it's available at this price.
Product Details
Origin: Saint Julien, Bordeaux, France
Type/Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends
SKU: #1656466