Gloria St Julien 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Gloria
Label Name:
 
St Julien
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Antonio Galloni / Vinous 91–94 (high praise); Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 89–91; Wine Spectator ~92; Decanter 92; James Suckling ~90–91; Jancis Robinson ~16/20. (See reviews/ratings)

Tasting Note
Perfumed black and blue fruit (plum, cassis, blueberry) with cedar, tobacco and savoury spice. Medium-bodied, precise fruit, fine tannins and a mineral, balanced finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted or herb-crusted lamb, grilled ribeye or beef stew; duck confit, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), Korean bulgogi, mushroom hot pot, and soy/hoisin glazed dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats; malolactic in barrels; ~14 months élevage in French oak (≈40% new).

Vineyard Info
Created by Henri Martin from parcels bought from neighbouring classed growths; now part of Domaines Henri Martin/Triaud family. Large, morcellated holdings in Saint-Julien; organic conversion began 2021 (certified 2024).