Chateau Gloria (Futures Pre-sale) 2010

"Mouthfilling, with a core of plum and black currant fruit that expands in the mouth, while tobacco, graphite and roasted fig notes filling in. Long, with a dark tarry edge on the finish.
Barrel Sample: 92-95 Points "

95 Points

Wine Spectator

"A sensational effort, the 2010 Gloria may turn out to be the finest wine they have made since 1982, although the 2009 is a serious contender for that honor as well. A bigger than life as well as more backward than normal offering, the 2010 exhibits an inky/purple color along with an opulent display of black currants, jammy cherries, licorice, cedar and roasted herbs. Some serious tannin gives the wine grip, but this is a full-bodied, big, thick, well-proportioned, super-endowed Gloria that will benefit from 2-3 years of cellaring and keep for two decades.
Barrel Sample: 91-93 Points "

93 Points

The Wine Advocate

"Smooth, velvety tannins make up the surface of this concentrated wine. It is very juicy and ripe, then rounded out by the tannins. Structured and delicious at the same time.
Barrel Sample: 91-93 Points "

93 Points

Wine Enthusiast

"Deep opaque ruby. Intensely fruity, fragrant aromas of blackcurrant and blueberry pie complicated by hints of cinnamon and bay leaf. Then minerally and clean on the palate, with pure flavors similar to the aromas. The aromatically persistent finish is slightly chewy due to youthfully backward but polished tannins. A very stylish, successful Gloria that will age well, though it’s already pretty irresistible now.
Barrel Sample: 88-91 Points "

91 Points

International Wine Cellar

"A little coarse, with chewy tannins, but velvety in texture. Full body, with plenty of fruit and bright acidity. Intense and interesting.
Barrel Sample: 90-91 Points "

91 Points

James Suckling