2013 Gloria
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Soft through the mid palate, drink over the next five years to maximise the attractive brambled fruits. This is gentle and unfussy, a good 2013 that has some St Julien character, but stands as an outlier in this excellent Gloria lineup, a reflection of the challenging conditions of the year. 40% new oak. Harvest entirely in October, from 2 to 15, with a yield of 39hl/h. Remi di Constanzo technical director.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
More reviews and scores
Tasted blind. Deep garnet. Lots of toasty oak on the nose giving a malty sweetness. But lacks sweetness or fruit depth on the mid palate. Recovers some balance on the finish. Juicy for the vintage. (JH)
The 2013 Gloria perhaps does not quite have the same charm as the 2013 Saint-Pierre: a little backward, lacking a sense of lift and perfume. The palate is medium-bodied with a saline entry, the tannins harder than Saint Pierre with a simple, earthy finish that needs more fruit intensity. Tasted twice, once at the property, the second example demonstrated a little more freshness, but otherwise I might be inclined to opt for Saint-Pierre in this vintage.
About the producer
The modest Ch. Gloria was only created in the 1940s, when Henri Martin – a cooper – purchased some vines. With parcels dotted in amongst the region’s Classed Growths, it produces impressive wines. Today it's managed by Vanessa and Jean Triaud (Henri Martin’s granddaughter and grandson-in-law).