Gloria St Julien 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Gloria
Label Name:
 
St Julien
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Julien, Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.3%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Merlot 35%, Petit Verdot 11%, Cabernet Franc 4%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate: 92–94; Vinous (Neal Martin): 93–95; Wine Enthusiast/Vinous reviews note 91–95 range; Decanter ~92; Jancis Robinson ~17/20. Recommended drinking window 2026–2040+

Tasting Note
Medium–full-bodied Saint-Julien with blackcurrant, preserved plum, blueberry compote, cedar, graphite and baking spice. Juicy, fresh core framed by grainy tannins and a long, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted beef, rack of lamb, braised short ribs, hard cheeses (Comté, aged cheddar); Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, Korean BBQ beef (bulgogi), mushroom stir-fry with soy and black bean.

Production Method
Traditional fermentation (stainless tanks), aged ~14 months in French oak (≈40% new). Clarification and bottling following maturation.

Vineyard Info
Château Gloria, assembled by Henri Martin and now part of Domaines Henri Martin/Triaud family; regarded as a high-quality unclassed Saint-Julien. Estate ~50 ha; produces second wine Peymartin.