Chateau Gloria 2016

Château Gloria is a celebrated Saint-Julien offering aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, cassis, cedar, graphite, tobacco, and baking spices. Fine-grained tannins, vibrant acidity, and concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon fruit create a refined, full-bodied palate with exceptional balance, depth, and outstanding aging potential.

Food Pairing: Pair with grilled ribeye, roast lamb, beef Wellington, duck breast, venison, aged Comté, or truffle-infused mushroom dishes.

94 Points - James Suckling

Very good interplay of freshness and ripeness, showing cassis, berries and a touch of cocoa powder on the nose. Juicy on the palate, with a medium- to full-bodied palate and fine-grained tannins. Long, bright finish. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Drink or hold. From a vertical tasting at the winery.

94 Points - Wine Spectator

This has a slightly chunky feel now, with bramble and tar notes jutting out a bit, but the core is saturated with cassis and blackberry fruit flavors and there's fun energy throughout. Offers a lovely tug of sweet tobacco detail on the finish too. Just let this settle in the cellar. Best from 2024 through 2038.

88 Points - Wine Enthusiast

This spicy wine with black-currant fruits and acidity is produced by the team of Saint-Julien's Château Gloria. It needs until mid 2019 for the wood to calm down and then it will be a ripe, easy and deliciously open wine. Roger Voss.