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Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

Markus del Monego MW

Jean-Marc Quarin

VV Wine

Restrained, takes some time, then shows dark fruit, some blond tobacco and smoky aromas. Full-bodied on the palate, dense, gripping tannins, rich fruit, the structure pulls the wine into a long finale, saline finish. Not to underestimate.

Robert Parker

The blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 9% Petit Verdot, the 2022 Gloria bursts with aromas of cherries, sweet berries, petals and spices, framed by a deft touch of creamy new oak. Medium to full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with a succulent, enveloping core of fruit and supple tannins, it's a gourmand but nicely balanced Saint-Julien that will offer a broad drinking window.

Andrew Caillard MW

Deep crimson. Elderberry, blackcurrant, hint cedar, aniseed aromas with hints of dark chocolate, fine bittersweet textures and fresh juicy acidity. Very good density and mineral torque. Elemental but well balanced wine. (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot 40% new oak)

La Revue du Vin de France

James Suckling

A linear and very fine wine with blackberry, blueberry and currant character. Hints of cedar and stone. Medium to full body. Linear and fine finish. Very well done.

Decanter

Juicy and alive, energetic from the start, bright and vibrant with juicy, well-integrated tannins plumped up concentrated dark fruit giving the strength and richness. Broad and full with lots to offer, appealing and easy to enjoy with a sweet succulence at the end that lifts the whole palate and makes you want to try it again. Some salty, mineral touches on the finish too gives a nice lingering mineral flavour. Tasted twice. 6% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. A yield of 34hl/ha. Harvest 12-26 September.

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Terre de Vins

The Wine Independent

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2022 Gloria starts off with a quiet intensity of kirsch and fragrant soil scents, leading to a core of warm cassis, black raspberries, and Indian spices plus a hint of sandalwood. The medium to full-bodied palate is laden with black and red berry flavors, supported by plush tannins and a lively backbone, finishing with an invigorating lift.

Antonio Galloni

The 2022 Gloria is terrific. Bold and punchy, Gloria offers all of its typical charms but with an extra kick of fruit richness. Sumptuous red/purplish fruit, blood orange, spice, mint and rose petals are nicely dialed up in this super-expressive, delicious Saint-Julien. Tasted two times.

Jeb Dunnuck

A gem in the vintage is going to be the 2022 Château Gloria, which comes from 50 hectares of vines and is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot. Harvested between September 14 and 26, with yields of 34 hectoliters per hectare, it offers an inky purple hue to go with medium to full-bodied aromas and flavors of crème de cassis, ripe black cherries, spicy oak, and graphite. Hitting 13.8% alcohol and aging in 60% new French oak, it's a pure, layered, elegant yet concentrated Saint-Julien that readers will love. Tasted twice.

Vinous

The 2022 Gloria was picked from 12-26 September and matured in 40% new oak, slightly less than the Saint-Pierre. It has a perfumed, floral nose with crushed violet infusing the black cherry and blueberry fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with sumptuous tannins that belie the structure underneath. With pure fruit and well-judged acidity, this 2022 is sensual with a persistent and lightly spiced finish. Superb.

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

Flowers, black cherries, plums, and chocolate hit all the right notes. The wine is medium-bodied, silky, elegant, soft, and polished, with layers of plums and cocoa from start to finish. 13.8% ABV.

The Drinks Business

Cool, subtle, a little more oaky than some of its neighbours and maybe with a little less complexity, but a wine of great quality and with a lovely sinuous mid-palate that brims with crystallinity, detail and fresh juiciness. Texturally very impressive though maybe with a little less complexity than some of its neighbours. 92-94.

Alexandre Ma

In 2022, Château Gloria's second vintage since transforming to organic farming, stands out with a more refined and distinct aroma compared to the previous style. Despite the challenge of expressing freshness in the hot and dry vintage, this wine got it exceptionally. Its succulent taste, coupled with a naturally silky body from the gravel and sandy soils, provides a sense of peace on the entire palate. Even consumed at a young age, it can be easily enjoyed.

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