Château Gloria 2024

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Gloria 2024

Tasting

Color
A beautiful deep and intense red color.

Nose
The nose is fresh and fragrant, revealing a subtle bouquet of red fruits accompanied by delicate spicy notes that bring complexity and elegance to the whole.

Palate
In the mouth, this wine stands out for its delicate and mellow character. The tasting offers a beautiful aromatic length, supported by noble and refined tannins that structure the whole without ever dominating.

A Saint-Julien wine with a perfect balance between freshness and finesse

The property
The Château Gloria, founded in 1942 by Henri Martin, is a 50-hectare vineyard located in Saint-Julien-Beychevelle, in the Bordeaux region. Since 1991, the management has been ensured by Françoise Martin and Jean-Louis Triaud. The 2024 vintage, the first certified organic, is characterized by a subtle balance between freshness and aromatic complexity, with aging in new barrels at 40%.

The vineyard
The vines of Château Gloria flourish on the prestigious terroir of Saint-Julien, benefiting from an ideal clay-gravel soil for the cultivation of Bordeaux grape varieties. This exceptional terroir, combined with the proximity of the Gironde estuary which moderates temperatures, allows for the production of grapes of remarkable quality, at the origin of the finesse and elegance characteristic of the wines of this appellation.

The wine

The 2024 vintage is the first certified organic from the estate.

The vintage
The winter of 2024 was marked by record precipitation and mild temperatures. The spring, despite limited sunshine and persistent humidity, favored an early bud break. From June 30, the summer set in with hot and dry conditions in July and August, leading to moderate water stress in mid-August. These particular climatic conditions suggested late harvests, finally carried out from September 25 to October 9, 2024.

Vinification and aging
The extraction and maceration times were deliberately reduced in order to preserve the freshness of the fruit and obtain a fine, supple and aromatic wine. The goal was to achieve a perfect harmony between alcohol, acidity and polyphenols. The aging takes place in barrels, 40% of which are new wood, allowing the wine to develop its complexity while preserving its fruit and freshness.

Blend
56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.