Saint-Julien - 2018 - Château Gloria - 0,75L

A Saint-Julien that is both distinguished and charming, where Médoc power meets the finesse of a Left Bank classic.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: Saint-Julien
• Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
• Vintage: 2018
• Certification: Sustainable farming
• Terroir: Deep Garonne gravel on clay-sandy subsoils
• Vinification & Ageing: Hand-harvested, traditional vinification, aged for 14 to 16 months in French oak barrels (40% new)
• Alcohol: Approximately 14% vol

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Intense garnet red with ruby highlights
• Nose: Complex and elegant, with ripe red and black fruits (cherry, blackcurrant, blackberry), blond tobacco, cedar, sweet spices and noble leather
• Palate: Structured, with firm yet polished tannins. Lovely roundness and a balance between richness and freshness. Persistent notes of black fruits, sweet spices and finely integrated oak
• Finish: Long and harmonious, leaving a classic, refined impression

🍴 Food Pairings

• 🥩 Côte de bœuf, roasted duck breast
• 🍲 Beef bourguignon, wild boar stew
• 🧀 Aged cheeses: old Cantal, Ossau-Iraty, Saint-Nectaire

🫗 Serving Advice

• Serving temperature: 17–18°C
• Decanting: Recommended 1.5 hours before tasting
• Opening time: At least 1 hour before, or more depending on evolution

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Already accessible, this 2018 Château Gloria will reach its peak between 2026 and 2038. A beautiful addition to any cellar.

🏰 About the Domaine

Founded in the 1940s by Henri Martin, Château Gloria is an iconic property in Saint-Julien and a benchmark in the Médoc.
With around 50 hectares of vines, the estate cultivates the traditional Bordeaux varieties with meticulous care, producing wines that are elegant, deep and built to age.
The 2018 vintage is a superb success, combining concentration, finesse and balance. A Saint-Julien to watch… and to savor.