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Château Gloria Saint-Julien 1985

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1985 Vintage

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Château Gloria Saint-Julien (1985)

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Winery:
Château Gloria
Varietal:
Bordeaux Blend
Region:
France > Bordeaux > St.-julien
Type:
Red Wine
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User Tags:  noteworthy, oak - heavy, complex, oak, crystallized, spice, resinous, berry, delicate, rich 


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Arguably the most renowned wines on earth, the classed growths of Bordeaux continue to epitomize the power and complexity Bordeaux blends are capable of. While most wines here are based on Cabernet Sauvignon, both Merlot and Cabernet Franc play important roles in adding layered complexity to the finished wines, and allow winemakers in each commune within the region to use the blend that is best suited to their unique combination of soil and meso-climate. The most famous communes each have their own classic traits with St. Estephe giving full, if rustic wines, from the heavy clay soils, to Paulliac's elegant balance of ripe fruits, minerality and structure to St. Julien's rich blackberry core and supple feel. Moving to the South of the region brings one to Margaux, with its notes of flowers and berries draped over a feminine frame, and then to the Graves region with wines redolent of tobacco, gravel and smoke. To the East lies the famous appellations of St. Emillion, with its wonderfully ripe Cabernet Franc, and Pomerol where Merlot rules the roost and produces deep, plush wines of uncommon refinement.

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Snooth User: ttutony
ttutony
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526

The first thing I noticed with this wine was the powerful aromas on the nose. Substantial earth was present along with leather and chocolate. The wine felt a little thin at times and may be showing some signs of age at this point. Regardless, the wine was enjoyable with tannins that were present but laid back and a finish that perservered for quite a while.


January 2009

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Snooth User: tabednar
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268

This wine is as old as I am. The first thing I noticed about this wine was the crystals around the cork. When uncorking, the cork basically fell apart, totally saturated in the wine. Dark purple color with a very aromatic nose. Noted hints of earth and soil that made this wine very memorable. Tannins were very soft but present and the finish lingered. Notable sludge at the bottom of the bottle. Overall this was a fantastic wine to experience.


September 2009

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Rating: 90/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 10/15/92


 

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