COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Château Gloria
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Gloria 2020 is a red wine from the Saint-Julien appellation in Bordeaux, France. The estate's unique history involves assembling its vineyards piece by piece from neighboring Classed Growth properties, a strategy initiated by founder Henri Martin. The Domaine Henri Martin, a family-run entity, upholds the estate's legacy with a focus on traditional viticulture and a move towards organic certification. The vineyards are situated on deep Gunzian gravel soils characteristic of the region, with vines averaging 40 years in age. The 2020 vintage was influenced by a warm, dry summer, contributing to the wine's concentration and precision.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Assembled from plots bought from other classified growths.
Fact 02
Often called 'Growth Claret in all but name'.
Fact 03
Vineyards average 40 years old.
Fact 04
Estate is transitioning to organic certification.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Gloria 2020 is produced using traditional vinification methods in thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 14 months in French oak barrels, with 40-45% of them being new. Grapes are hand-picked during harvest, employing precise traditional methods. The estate is committed to sustainable practices and is in the process of transitioning towards organic certification.
