Château Gloria 2025 - France - En Primeur
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France
Château Gloria is a well-known Saint-Julien estate classified outside the 1855 classification but consistently producing wines with classic Left Bank character and reliable quality. The 2025 vintage shows good balance, structure, and a polished Cabernet-driven profile typical of the appellation.
The nose offers blackcurrant, blackberry, red cherry, cedar, graphite, tobacco leaf, and light spice. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with firm but refined tannins, fresh acidity, and a solid core of dark fruit. The style is structured yet approachable, with a clean, slightly mineral finish that reflects its Saint-Julien origins.
Payment Terms (En Primeur)
Total Estimated Payment: $68.08
First Payment: $51.87
Payable at the time of order to secure allocation and confirm reservation.
Second Estimated Payment: $16.21
Payable prior to delivery, once the wine is ready to be shipped from Europe.
An email notification will be sent to request the second payment.
Rating
Jean-Marc Quarin: 94 | James Suckling: 94-95 | Bettane & Desseauve: 94 | Yves Beck: 94 | Decanter: 93 | Jeb Dunnuck: 93-95 | Neal Martin: 93-95 | Vinous: 92-94 | Jeff Leve: 92-94 | DB: 92-94 | Le Figaro: 91-93 | Tim Atkin: 91 | Lisa Perrotti-Brown: 91-93 | Alexandre Ma: 90-92 | Vinum: 90
Drinking Window: 2028–2042+
Delivery
Currently ageing in barrel. Final delivery is typically scheduled approximately 24 months after purchase, upon bottling, release, and arrival into New Zealand.
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