Bordeaux de Gloria Bordeaux Rouge

Attractive dark and dense color. The expressive nose displays a subtle blend of black fruits(Morello Cherry, Black Currant) with a roasted touch (notes of toast and vanilla). On the palate, the wine is wide and fleshy, with a nice hint of fruit enhanced by elegant woody notes and pleasant tannins A relatively young estate, Château Gloria was founded and assembled by Monsieur Henri Martin who established the reputation of Gloria within the space of a generation. With the first acquisitions of 6 hectares (15 acres) of vines in 1942, and purchase of the chai of Château Saint-Pierre, Martin added to the estate over the years with land bought from the surrounding classed estates, including châteaux Saint-Pierre, Beychevelle, Léoville-Poyferré, Gruaud-Larose, Léoville-Barton, Ducru-Beaucaillou, Lagrange and a Saint-Julien property of Duhart-Milon, making up its present size. The estate was included in the proposal by INAO to revise the 1855 classification, and subsequently became listed in the private classification of Alexis Lichine. The current proprietor of the estate is Martin's son-in-law, Jean-Louis Triaud. The wine is widely regarded as a well-made, with the best characteristics of Saint-Julien, it is estimated by many to be on a par with the classed growths. Château Gloria has created the 'Bordeaux de Gloria'. This wine is selected by the château team in order to show the characteristics of the vintage well. This second label is available at Empire Wine at a dramatic value! VINEYARD: Soil: Deep Gunzian gravel from the Garonne River on a clay and sandy subsoil. BLEND: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon / 35% Merlot VINIFICATION: Classical vinification in thermo-regulated vats. Aged in French oak barrels for 8 months. WINE TASTING: Attractive dark and dense colour. The expressive nose displays subtle blend of black fruits (Morello cherry, blackcurrant) and roasted touch (toast, vanilla). On the palate, the wine is wide and fleshy, with nice fruity touch enhanced by élégant woody notes and pleasant tannins. MATCHING FOOD AND WINE: Serve at 17-18°C with roast turkey chick, fish fillet and red wine sauce or with grilled fillet of duck breast and ground pepper sauce, along with home-made mashed potatoes. This wine will be perfect with a good selection of cheeses and fine cooked meats.