Château Gloria 2020

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

VertdeVin

On the nose it offers freshness, an excellence richness, a certain complexity, a little fleshy/compact and some depth. It reveals the notes of pulpy/bright blackberry, raspberry and more lightly pulpy small blue currants combined with hints of cherry, cherry blossom, nutmeg as well as hints of toast, vanilla and crushed almond. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers a juicy/tangy frame, minerality, elegance, a good definition, roundness, harmony, a little spherical side. On the palate are notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, fresh/chunky raspberry and more lightly of fleshy/juicy berries associated with small touches of tangy/crushed redcurrant as well as hints of vanilla, violet, nutmeg, and a discreet touch of hazelnut. A subtle hint of cinnamon and sapidity on the finish/persistence. Good length. The tannins are precise, mellow and well conducted.

Adrian van Velsen - vvWine.ch

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Opaque purple-black colored, the 2020 Gloria comes soaring out of the glass with notes of blackcurrant cordial, preserved plums and blueberry compote, followed by suggestions of powdered cinnamon, cedar chest and menthol, plus a waft of graphite. The medium to full-bodied palate is completely coated with juicy black fruits, framed by grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and spicy. The blend is 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 11% Petit Verdot, aging for approximately 14 months in French oak barrels, 40% new. The alcohol is 13.3%.