Château Gloria 2020 – Saint-Julien

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.