Château Gloria, St Julien, 2025
Although we've said St Julien was the most consistent appellation in the Medoc, there were still a few disappointments. We don't get the Henri Martin wines this year. Often Gloria is a great value buy, but on the evidence of our tastings, we would advise caution with the 2025. We found this to be very extracted, tough and drying. Perhaps it wasn't the best UGC sample...
critic reviews
The 2025 Gloria was picked between September 10 and 19 and matured in 50% new oak. It has a lovely bouquet with well-defined blackberry, violet and crushed stone scents, the oak seamlessly integrated. The palate is medium-bodied with fine, grainy tannins, good concentration and a tensile, minerally finish. Bon vin.
This has a ton of intense cassis and bilberry fruits, lovely quality, this has balance and finesse, squid ink squid, cocoa bean, espresso, silky tannins, a very impressive wine. Yield 20 hl/ha.
The 2025 Gloria is fabulous. Bright, floral and full of life, Gloria is so impressive. Red-toned fruit, blood orange, mint, cinnamon and dried herbs all add energy to this delicious, mid-weight Saint-Julien. Gloria is especially fine in 2025. Don’t miss it. Taste two times.