1996 Chateau Gloria - St. Julien (88 pts) #winereview -
12/24/2021, 6:05:35 AM 1996 Chateau Gloria - St. Julien (88 pts) #winereview - Medium ruby core with a pale garnet rim. Medium intensity on the nose. Aromas of black currant, leather, cedar, tobacco, dried cherry, wet leaves, and sweet oak spice. The wine is dry, medium acidity, medium ripe yet spicy tannins, medium alcohol, and medium+ body. Guessing there is a higher percentage of Merlot in this vintage. Flavors of sweet yet dried fruit. Prune, dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, wet leaves, ash, and sweet spice from oak. The finish is medium length and really good for its age. On the slow decent for a 21 yearold wine without major pedigree this 'old guy' is doing just fine. Pleasantly surprised. #france #bordeaux #stjulien #chateaugloria #cabernetsauvignon #merlot #wine #vin #vino #葡萄酒 #vinho #wein #winelover #winegeek #winetasting #wsetdiploma #winestagram #wineterroir #sommelier #winelife #wineoclock #winenight #lovewine #winetime #wineporn #instawine