Chateau Gloria 2018

- 93-96 Punkte WINESPECTATOR, James Molesworth: "There's lots here, with raspberry, blackberry, currant and blueberry fruit all playing a role, along with lively briar and licorice snap notes. An apple wood frame keeps the elements in line. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc."

- 91-94 Punkte VINOUS, Antonio Galloni: "Gloria is once again fabulous. Brisk and vibrant, the 2018 has so much to offer. The 2018 is a bit more linear than other recent vintages (such as the 2016) but it nevertheless has a lot to offer. Bright red cherry, cedar, tobacco, spice and floral notes pulse with tremendous energy. The tannins need a few years in bottle to unwind, but there is so much to look forward to. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Franc. Tasted four times."

- 91 Punkte FALSTAFF, Peter Moser: "Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart kräuterwürzig unterlegte Cassisnuancen, frische Waldbeeren, ein Hauch von Orangenzesten. Mittlerer Körper, rote Kirschen, frisch strukturiert, etwas weitmaschig, charmanter Stil, feine Fruchtsüße im Nachhall."

- 17 Punkte Rene Gabriels BORDEAUX TOTAL, Andre Kunz: "Kunz Fassprobe 19: Herbes, verschlossenes Bouquet, blaue und schwarze Beeren, Tabak, Graphit, Rauch. Eleganter, dichter, klassischer Gaumen mit viel gutem Tannin, fein muskulöser Struktur, dunkler Aromatik, kräftiger Frucht, langer, aromatischer Abgang. Kann noch zulegen."

- 92-94 Punkte JEB DUNNUCK: "Readers looking for an estate on the uptick need to check out the 2018 Château Gloria, which is up with the finest vintages I’ve tasted from this Saint-Julien estate. Deeply colored with terrific cassis and blackberry fruits as well as ample leafy herbs and sappy flower notes, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, has polished, elegant tannins, and a great finish. It’s a juicy, fruit-forward effort with good concentration and lots of class. Drink it over the coming 25 years or more. The blend is currently 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, and the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, from a selection of 65% of the total production, that’s currently resting in 40% new French oak."

- 93-94 Punkte JAMES SUCKLING: "This is a tight and linear red, showing dark berries and blueberries with cedar with flowers. Full-bodied and foursquare. Framed and focused."